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Dragon's Back Trail
Mountain biking
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Cycling
5.0
(1)
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May 19, 2019
Mountain biking
This was the first time I've seen the limitations of my bike as it only just handled this section!
August 17, 2022
Mountain biking
August 13, 2026
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Elevation 190 m
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