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2,142 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-595 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-588 ft
Altitude change
3,712 ft
Altitude min
4,307 ft
Altitude max
4,307 ft
Altitude start
3,720 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade
-66.9%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time
The Tyrant Details
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Riding AreaIron Mountain
Merritt, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike Allowed
Gap jumps steep tech with an even steeper chute into more steep tech
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Directions to the-tyrant trailhead
(50.062040, -120.745770)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tyrant
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Where is The Tyrant located?
The Tyrant is located in Iron Mountain, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Iron Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.06204, -120.74577.
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How hard is The Tyrant?
The Tyrant is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 27.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Tyrant?
The Tyrant has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 595 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,712 ft to 4,307 ft.
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Is The Tyrant a point to point trail?
Yes, The Tyrant is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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