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Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, Dial, Bear Den Loop (NY)

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Distance: 26.23 km
Elevation Gain: 1,876 m
Terrain: mountainous
Shape: loop
1,404 m407 m
013.1 km26.2 km
Grade Legend:
< -10%
-10% to -6%
-3% to +3%
+3% to +6%
+6% to +10%
> +10%
River Crossover Trail
1.5 km • 24.8 km left
Dial Mountain
19.5 km • 6.7 km left

Section Breakdown

01Opening Stretch past Artists Falls (+428 ft)
3.55 km+131 m3.7%
Easy opening terrain - resist the urge to bank time. Start conservative and settle into your pace.
02Sustained Climb to Mount Colvin (+2,268 ft)
8.82 km+691 m8.0%
Big climb with 1 more to follow -- manage your effort aggressively. Walk the steep pitches without guilt. Consider trekking poles
03Fast Descent from Elk Pass (-718 ft)
2.43 km-219 m-9.4%
Downhill with climbing next - enjoy the speed but ease up in the last stretch to reset for the ascent.
04Steep Climb to West Inlet (+1,160 ft)
2.32 km+354 m15.1%
Steep section - most will need to hike. Keep your effort sustainable, not your pace. Consider trekking poles
05Final Descent from Ladies Mile Link Trail (-3,121 ft)
9.10 km-951 m-10.4%
Very steep descent - quick light steps beat long braking strides. Stay loose and let your body flow. Consider trekking poles
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