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      Congleton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Common trail features include drops, berms and jumps. Popular destinations include Bosley Cloud.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 1, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      8
      Trails Mountain Bike
      8
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      5
      Trails Trail Running
      5
      Total Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      1,181 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,004 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,323 ft
      Reports
      46
      Photos
      2
      Completed Counter
      432
      Sub Regions

      Popular Congleton Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 5.0 • 2,644 ft • 233 ft • 66 • • hike
      Popular red difficulty family friendly singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 233 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,065 ft • 0 ft • 64 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 3,814 ft • 286 ft • 43 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 286 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,159 ft • 0 ft • 30 •
      Open to members of Congleton MTB only
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,089 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 4,124 ft • 10 ft • 16 •
      Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,970 ft • 1 ft • 8 •
      Some of the best loamy corners about!
      • 5 ★ 3.5 • 2,004 ft • 47 ft • 2 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 47 ft green climb. It features bridge and drop. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 14 rides

      Photos of Congleton Mountain Bike

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      Mar 10, 2025 @ 10:22am
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      Feb 20, 2019 @ 9:53am
      Feb 20, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Feb 2, 2026 @ 12:57am
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      Feb 2, 2026 @ 12:57am
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      aKcQTGcommenttrailactivity #83778342
      Nov 8, 2025 @ 7:31am
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      Prydaaddreportactivity #82917381
      Oct 24, 2025 @ 5:24am
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      Prydaaddreportactivity #82917379 and 2 more
      Oct 24, 2025 @ 5:24am
      Oct 24, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      aKcQTGtrailCongletons FinestThis trail hasn’t been used for a while,...
      Nov 8, 2025 @ 7:31am
      Nov 8, 2025
      Goatee-BikerreportCloud Techy ClimbAll dry and newly renovated
      Jun 17, 2021 @ 12:04pm
      Jun 17, 2021
      dezmtbertrailCongletons Finestpossibly easier to change the setting on the...
      Jan 8, 2015 @ 7:04am
      Jan 8, 2015
      dezmtbertrailCongletons Finestthe trail end is next to a bridge called akers...
      Jan 8, 2015 @ 7:00am
      Jan 8, 2015
      JoshHarper1997trailCongletons FinestHow do you get to the trail?
      Dec 22, 2014 @ 5:45am
      Dec 22, 2014

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike84 miles1,181 ft2 miles1,004 ft
      #7,616#2712464,682
      E-Bike31 mile243 ft2,884 ft233 ft
      43762
      Hike53 miles591 ft1 mile1,004 ft
      #9,560#28743346
      Trail Running53 miles591 ft1 mile1,004 ft
      #9,319#2854394

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Congleton?
      Congleton has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Congleton?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Congleton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Congleton?
      Check the Congleton trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Congleton?
      The longest trail in Congleton is Gradbach at 4,124 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Congleton?
      ▼ How many trails are in Congleton?
      Congleton has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Congleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Congleton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Congleton is Clockwork Dog with 286 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Congleton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Congleton is Gradbach with 395 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Congleton?
      Congleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Congleton?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Congleton is Cloud Techy Climb with an average grade of 8.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Congleton?
      The overall region status for Congleton is Clear / Green. Out of 7 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Congleton?
      There are 3 trails in Congleton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Congleton?
      The highest summit in Congleton is The Roaches at 1,644 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Congleton?
      The most popular Strava segments in Congleton are:
      • ATS Turns! (800 athletes)
      • Cloud Mountain Descent (764 athletes)
      • Boulder Alley (740 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Congleton.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Congleton?
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