9.9 miles
Distance
995 ft
Climb
-990 ft
Descent
497 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
67 ft
Altitude min
231 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-24.6%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Friston, some good bits, lots of Bomb Holes

Detailed Description
Friston is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Eastbourne. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 995 ft with a max elevation of 497 ft then descends -990 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 9, 2022)

Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 57 min
  • Altitude change
    6 ft
  • Altitude min
    67 ft
  • Altitude start
    231 ft
  • Altitude end
    236 ft
  • Climb
    995 ft
  • Descent
    -990 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.6%
  • Grade min
    26.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Forest Yip436 ft
Final Descent1,775 ft
Crater Run2,277 ft
Tron5,105 ft
Cardiac3 miles

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  • Bike type
    XC
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    cut yer bars whistler
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    cut yer bars whistler
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    Oct 20, 2013
    to continue our mission to show case the other side of whistlers riding out side the bike park. this is a short video of the final descent on...
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    QECP Trail Digging Final Descent
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Final Descent
    May 18, 2026 @ 3:10pm (Europe/London)
    May 18, 2026
    Tron
    May 18, 2026 @ 3:10pm (Europe/London)
    May 18, 2026
    Crater Run
    Dec 31, 2025 @ 9:43am (Europe/London)
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    Mar 23, 2022 @ 4:03am
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    Forest Yip
    Jan 9, 2022 @ 12:20am
    Jan 9, 2022
    I didn't ride the small routes but ground conditions off gravel derailleur deep mud. Routes protected by trees, packed surface slippery but drained. Chalk as per norm very slippery. Top soil wash off noticeable gullies appearing on downs. Careful Eddie didn't fall off.
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