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SaveAbercanaid trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Gravel Biking, Trail Running and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and tight and twisty. Scenery includes summits and alpine terrain. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include BikePark Wales.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
57 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Gravel Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
4 trails
- Trail Running
2 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 57
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 57
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 4
- Trails Trail Running
- 2
- Total Distance
- 36 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,159 ft
- Total Vertical
- 952 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,640 ft
- Reports
- 1,279
- Photos
- 420
- Completed Counter
- 122,750
Articles
Video: WynTV – Not A Race at BikePark Wales
Mar 24, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Join Wyn Masters as he grills the world’s best on their off-season prep and watches the sparks fly at the UK’s legendary pre-season shakedown.
Video: Alex Storr Tears Up Dyfi Bike Park’s New Tech Trail in Horrendous Slop
Sep 19, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Alex Storr is a wizard on the bike.
Video: Olly Wilkins Attempts to Ride Every Trail at BikePark Wales in 12 Hours
Aug 11, 2025 from pinkbike.com
That's a big day out on the trails.
Video: UK's Biggest Bike Park Opens New Black DH Tech Trail
Jan 27, 2025 from pinkbike.com
This trail looks like a blast to ride.
Sub Regions
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BikePark Wales
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Popular Abercanaid Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 2,646 ft • 23 ft • 4,179 •
Insufficient Funds nearly didn't get built...hence the name! We are glad it did though, this trail starts off rocky and rough but soon turns in to a jumpy flowing fast trail that drops your right back at the uplift pickup point. Some...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 3,320 ft • 34 ft • 4,135 •
Norkle is a trail that you will soon know very well as it links the visitor centre and the uplift pickup point. Somehow this trail seems to defy gravity, when you reach the end it feels like you are above the visitor centre but you've...
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 4,823 ft • 15 ft • 3,999 •
Fast flowy run, with small features including: rock garden, drop, small jumps.
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 1,414 ft • 0 ft • 3,779 •
Bush Whacker is a fast flowing Blue Run with one of the best compressions we've ever ridden! Beginner and intermediate riders will whoop and holler their way through whilst the more advanced rider may spot some sneaky berm transfer...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 833 ft • 0 ft • 3,718 •
Zut Alors is one of the favourite trails of the BPW team. A massive gnarly rock garden leads you in to a set of perfectly crafted jumps ending in a step up in to two huge berms. It doesn't get much better than this. Oh la la!
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 3,570 •
Sixtapod is the longest and probably most popular trail on the mountain. Riders of any ability can enjoy this trail. It starts in the open on rocky ground and then enters the woods to take in a series of jumps, rollers and berms. Stand...
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 91 ft • 3,552 •
Melted Welly is perhaps the best trail to start your day on. It eases you in gently before sending you flying between the trees at incredible speeds. This one really does make you feel like you are riding a roller coaster on rails....
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 46 ft • 3,528 •
Terry's Belly is the longest trail at BikePark Wales and in fact is the longest continuous blue descent in the UK! The trail starts from the same point as 50 Shades of Black but heads south along a series of open swooping turns rather...
Photos of Abercanaid Mountain Bike
Videos of Abercanaid Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Surfin' Bird | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty | ||
| True Grit | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty | ||
| Zut Alors | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty | ||
| Watts Occuring | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty | ||
| Willy Waver | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Dry | fartymarty | ||
| Wibbly Wobbly | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Dry | fartymarty | ||
| Hotstepper | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:55am (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Dry | fartymarty | ||
| Terry's Belly | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:02pm (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Dry | fartymarty | ||
| Insufficient Funds | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:02pm (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty | ||
| Ych A Fi | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:02pm (Europe/London) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | fartymarty |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m1fopp | comment | trail | activity #105417322 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:45am 2 days |
| BeefanMedia | comment | trail | activity #105228842 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:07pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| PellisBlud | ridden | trail | activity #105059029 and 1 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:36pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| fartymarty | add | report | activity #104768334 and 13 more | Sep 28, 2026 @ 12:31am Sep 28, 2026 |
| PellisBlud | ridden | trail | activity #104553509 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:46am Sep 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Hard | Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:45am 2 days | ||
| trail | Favourite track at the park | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:07pm Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nice drops which are mostly rollable. Great as... | Dec 6, 2025 @ 8:22am Dec 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail with lots of technical rocky... | Dec 6, 2025 @ 8:20am Dec 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Dry today, unexpected | Jul 19, 2025 @ 3:32am Jul 19, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails1,926 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k2,828 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge348 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3,653 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge431 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| BikePark Wales | bike park | Abercanaid | |
| Bryn Bach BMX Track | skill park | Abercanaid | |
| Porth BMX Track | skill park | Abercanaid |
Local Trail Supporters
- bikepark wales
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 57 | 36 miles | 15,161 ft | 24 miles | 951 ft | #187 | #6 | 420 | 1,279 | 24,463 | ||
| E-Bike | 51 | 32 miles | 13,524 ft | 21 miles | 951 ft | #924 | #44 | 1,217 | 5,038 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 5 miles | 203 ft | 1 mile | 876 ft | #2,034 | #110 | 53 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4,823 ft | 440 ft | 3,770 ft | 427 ft | #1,725 | #85 | 62 | ||||
| Hike | 4 | 5 miles | 203 ft | 1 mile | 906 ft | #7,466 | #200 | 1,165 | 261 | |||
| Trail Running | 2 | 1 mile | 16 ft | 1,007 ft | 364 ft | #7,749 | #218 | 1,163 | 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Abercanaid?
Abercanaid has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Abercanaid?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Abercanaid are:
- Insufficient Funds (4.7/5)
- Popty Ping (4.6/5)
- A470 (4.6/5)
- Sixtapod (4.6/5)
- Pork Belly (4.6/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Abercanaid?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Abercanaid. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Abercanaid?
The longest trail in Abercanaid is Beast of Burden at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Abercanaid?
Abercanaid has a total of 57 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Abercanaid to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Abercanaid?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Abercanaid is Beast of Burden with 798 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Abercanaid?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Abercanaid is Terry's Belly with 964 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Abercanaid?
Abercanaid supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Abercanaid?
The following bike services are available in Abercanaid:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Abercanaid?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Abercanaid is E-Bike Steep Climb with an average grade of 10.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Abercanaid?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Abercanaid are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Abercanaid?
Out of 56 trails:
- Clear / Green: 56
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Can I ride an ebike in Abercanaid?
Yes, Abercanaid supports e-bike riding. There are 48 trails in Abercanaid that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Abercanaid?
The most popular Strava segments in Abercanaid are:
- start to split blue (49,809 athletes)
- Uplift Jump Section (47,000 athletes)
- Sixtapod start (43,482 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Abercanaid?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Abercanaid are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Abercanaid?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Abercanaid are:
- Kermit (4.2/5)
- Badgers Run (3.9/5)
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