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Alex
December 13, 2023
Cycling
Pass over the Alta train tracks in the city of Alta, which has a population of about 700 people. Alta is a small mountain town with a school and a shop. This railroad was the first transcontinental railroad, reaching from the east to the west coasts. It was built between 1863 and 1869.
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17.0km
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460m
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This difficult 10.6-mile touring cycling loop from Dutch Flat to Alta via Moody Ridge Road offers challenging climbs and historic Gold Rush
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riders
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1,090m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
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Elevation 1,100 m
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