Hanging Flume/Paradox Valley gravel grinder

Update on Hanging Flume gravel ride: mile 2.2 to mile 19.6 is a difficult 4-wheel drive road which requires a mtn. bike, strong legs and strong lungs! Since most of us will be gravel grinding, we'll cycle the northern gravel road to Hwy. 90 w/ the option to cycle to Bedrock. Return on the same hardback dirt road. 28 miles, 1,010 ft. elevation, 7.5% grade.
See new attached RWGPS route link for "Hanging Flume to Bedrock and back - gravel grind."

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54966656

For those who want to attempt the harder 45.5m ride, it's renamed "Hanging Flume Mtn Bike ride from abandoned bridge."
This is a 45.5m gravel grinder cycle loop from an abandoned bridge which is located 3.8-4m south of Hanging Flume Overlook, Paradox, CO. Drive is approx. 2 hours from Grand Junction, CO. Park at abandoned bridge: 3.8-4miles south of Hanging Flume Overlook.

Download RWGPS route for off-line use before arrival (no cell phone reception):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53939555

Wheels ROLLING at 9:15am, weather permitting.

Route details: There is NO food or water the entire route.
PLAN ACCORDINGLY! Loop should take 4 hours to complete.
45.7m loop:
3,030ft. elevation gain.
13.8m paved, 32%
29.3m gravel roads, 68%
At 1.5m is an 8.5m climb of 1,885ft at 3.8% grade.

How to find us: Hanging Flume overlook coordinates:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/24QUpPzCeCSTTB5g7
Park at abandoned bridge: 3.8-4miles south of Hanging Flume Overlook.
Bring camp chairs and snacks for after-ride tailgate social hour.