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19.4 miles
Distance
2,961 ft
Climb
-2,951 ft
Descent
1,326 ft
High Point
8 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
496 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
-35.5%
Grade max
52.5%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
The Beast’s best mate misses out the extra loop back at the start, but still fits in all the best bits from Big Doug onwards. A stunning 31.km day route with everything from super techy rock sections and ripping descents to stunning mountain views.
Here’s one of those understated, quietly classic trails that always seems to surprise you at just how good it is.
The hard start leaves you under no illusions that your skills better be up to scratch, but then leads you into the sublime DreamTime where the flow feels so easy, you’ll be day dreaming about this throughout the weeks daily grind
Big Dough leads you through the towering Douglas Firs, the Kings of Coed y Brenin. Ride Hermon as fast as you dare, before the big climb to the highest point in the forest. The five sections of downhill fun on the Adams Family reward you for all your efforts.
Detailed Description
Dragons Back is a 19 mile popular red route located near Dogellau. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 2,961 ft with a max elevation of 1,326 ft then descends -2,951 ft.
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Avg time2 hr 54 min
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Altitude min219 ft
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Altitude start496 ft
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Altitude end505 ft
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Climb2,961 ft
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Descent-2,951 ft
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Grade max-35.5%
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Grade min52.5%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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MTB Enduro/Trail 2k24 - Wales - Trailcenter Coed y Brenin
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MTB Enduro/Trail 2k24 - Wales - Trailcenter Coed y Brenin
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