6.8 miles
Distance
1,254 ft
Climb
-992 ft
Descent
977 ft
High Point
262 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-37.4%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,244 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Tamarancho Loop 2026 is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Fairfax California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,254 ft with a max elevation of 977 ft then descends -992 ft.
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  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 26 min
  • Altitude min
    440 ft
  • Altitude start
    440 ft
  • Altitude end
    702 ft
  • Climb
    1,254 ft
  • Descent
    -992 ft
  • Grade
    0.7%
  • Grade max
    -37.4%
  • Grade min
    32.3%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,244 ft

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  • Bike type
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