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1,355 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
890 ft
Altitude min
1,023 ft
Altitude max
1,023 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,040 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time

Taco Cat-A Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Howler Bike Park
    Branson, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Max Penny

Taco Cat-A starts with an arrow-shaped wooden drop, then makes its way over to a big wooden flyover drop. A few nice corners link this to a long wooden drop. The trail ends with a tabletop and merges with Hippie Cowboy.

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        Directions to taco-cata trailhead (36.764740, -93.231790)

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        0:16 | 194 | Apr 14, 2023 , Branson
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Taco Cat-A

        Where is Taco Cat-A located?
        Taco Cat-A is located in Howler Bike Park, Branson, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Howler Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.76474, -93.23179.
        How hard is Taco Cat-A?
        Taco Cat-A is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Taco Cat-A?
        Taco Cat-A has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 890 ft to 1,023 ft.
        Is Taco Cat-A a point to point trail?
        Yes, Taco Cat-A is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.

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