Hecla Junction
Salida
Quick out-and-back ride to Hecla Junction.
Gravel Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 255 m
- Descent
- 255 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 5˚
This is a popular gravel biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 8.4 km, 255 vertical metres of ascent and 255 vertical metres of descent.
Description
While this ride is short, the descent to Hecla and the climb back out is very steep--be prepared. The reward is a gorgeous view of the Arkansas River deep in a canyon.
Difficulty
Moderate