21.4 miles
Distance
3,517 ft
Climb
-3,523 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
8,338 ft
Altitude min
8,368 ft
Altitude start
8,360 ft
Altitude end
-43.5%
Grade max
91.4%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

A fun loop that includes the newly built Rusty Buckle trail. Note that eBikes are not allowed on Rusty Buckle or North Elk as they are on NSF land.

Detailed Description
Staunton Big Loop is a 21 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Conifer Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 3,517 ft with a max elevation of 9,558 ft then descends -3,523 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    21 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 44 min
  • Altitude min
    8,338 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,368 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,360 ft
  • Climb
    3,517 ft
  • Descent
    -3,523 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.5%
  • Grade min
    91.4%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Ridelogs
    3
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