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03-21-14 | 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lurch0038

I can see from the elevation chart that the GAP trail drop 1700' in 25 miles from the eastern continental divide to Cumberland. I would like to ride this trail with my inexperienced riding family but have concerns about the grade and want to make this a fun experience. Is the grade too steep for inexperienced riders?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by lurch0038

Thanks but that elevation chart looks awful steep.

1700 feet over 25 miles is 68 feet per mile. Whatever the chart looks like, as an average gradient 68 feet per mile is something a new cyclist could do with ease.

One trail I hiked (that the local mountain bikers apparently love) dropped 1000 feet in one mile. Now that was steep!

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