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2.3 miles
Distance
569 ft
Climb
-563 ft
Descent
4,586 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
4,238 ft
Altitude min
4,362 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
-46%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,836 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
This is a good quick loop that can be ridden in 30 minutes or less. It offers two fun downhills and two short climbs.
Detailed Description
Two Quick Descents is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Helena Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 569 ft with a max elevation of 4,586 ft then descends -563 ft.
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Stats
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Distance2 miles
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Avg time32 min 13 sec
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Altitude min4,238 ft
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Altitude start4,362 ft
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Altitude end4,367 ft
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Climb569 ft
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Descent-563 ft
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Grade max-46%
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Grade min35.8%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down4,836 ft
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Distance flat282 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 3,120 ft | |||||
| 1,043 ft | |||||
| 453 ft | |||||
| 2,625 ft | |||||
| 39 ft | |||||
| 2,123 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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South Hills Trail System Helena Montana
trail: Little Moab Trail
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Fast flow and jumps in Helena - Rodney Ridge
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