Name: Follow the Dog
Rating: 3.4

Mountain Bike

6.2 miles

Distance

709 ft

Climb

-733 ft

Descent

717 ft

High Point

The Midlands' first dedicated mountain bike trail. Follow the Dog is a red graded 6.7 mile intermediate mountain bike trail aimed at competent mountain bikers. Opened in 2005, the trail was completely designed and built by Chase Trails and more recently additional sections have been added, including the all new Tackeroo descent which was built as part of the contractor works to the Monkey Trail and opened in April 2010.

Follow the Dog comprises of fast flowing singletrack, with some tight and twisty technical sections as well. There are various TTFs throughout, including boardwalks, rock gardens, wood and rock drop-offs, rollers, and other similar features. Watch out for Evil Root, Evil Slab, and the infamous Werewolf Drop

Due to how relatively flat Cannock Chase is, you won't find that much climbing on Follow the Dog – total elevation is just over 500 feet and there's only one hill to climb up.

Follow the Dog can be combined with The Monkey Trail for a longer 14.1 mile loop - simply take the left hand option at the Decision Point on High Voltage.

source: Chase Trails

Detailed Description

Follow the Dog is a 6 mile popular red route located near Rugeley. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 709 ft with a max elevation of 717 ft then descends -733 ft.

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	Stegosaurus
	Watch Out - Trolls!
	Breeze The Trees
	High Voltage
	Zig Zak
	Ogre The Hill
	Aunt Flow
	Bomb Hole
	Billy Goat's Gruff
	Time For A Brew
	Evil Slab
	Son of Chainslapper
	Snow White
	The Seven Dwarfs
	Let Loose
	Are We There Yet?
	Hugh's Bridge
	Snakes 'n' Adders

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Riding area

Cannock Chase
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Red
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

191

More Stats for Follow the Dog mountain bike route

Avg time

53 min 55 sec
Altitude min

395 ft
Altitude start

478 ft
Altitude end

456 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-43.3%
Grade min

32.3%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Ogre The Hill	Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am Dec 29, 2024
	Billy Goat's Gruff	Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am Dec 29, 2024
	Breeze The Trees	Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am Dec 29, 2024
	High Voltage	Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am Dec 29, 2024
	Zig Zak	Dec 29, 2024 @ 10:49am Dec 29, 2024