Rivington 36k

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 22.71 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 12h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,146 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,165 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,463 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 423 ft
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