19.3 miles
Distance
4,181 ft
Climb
-4,195 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
9,190 ft
Altitude min
11,640 ft
Altitude start
11,627 ft
Altitude end
-76.1%
Grade max
51.7%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
3,517 ft
Distance flat

High altitude loop starting on top of Kennebec mtn.

Detailed Description
Upper kennebec Loop is a 19 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 4,181 ft with a max elevation of 12,284 ft then descends -4,195 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Jun 4, 2026)
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  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Avg time
    9 hr 23 min
  • Altitude change
    -11 ft
  • Altitude min
    9,190 ft
  • Altitude start
    11,640 ft
  • Altitude end
    11,627 ft
  • Climb
    4,181 ft
  • Descent
    -4,195 ft
  • Grade max
    -76.1%
  • Grade min
    51.7%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,517 ft

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    Animas City Mountain
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    CT - Highline (Orphan Butte)
    Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:00pm (America/Denver)
    Jun 4, 2026
    		One fresh large tree North of Salt Creek junction.
    Bear Creek (La Plata)
    Oct 10, 2025 @ 1:29pm (America/Denver)
    Oct 10, 2025
    		Large pine tree still down and a pain to get around. Several more trees down as well, with some large rocks that have settled on the trail.
    Grindstone
    Oct 10, 2025 @ 1:27pm (America/Denver)
    Oct 10, 2025
    		A few more aspens down. One tree in pungee mode before you get to the high meadow - recommend check your speed until this is cut out.
    Sharkstooth
    Oct 25, 2021 @ 4:56pm
    Oct 25, 2021
    		About 10 inches of snow at the trailhead.
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