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1.2 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-405 ft
Descent
00:09:38
Avg time
-398 ft
Altitude change
454 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
462 ft
Altitude end
-6.268%
Grade
-15.967%
Grade max
4.003%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
11 ft
Distance flat
00:09:38
Avg time

3 Rivers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Staveley
    Kentmere
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69480 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143998 in Trail Running
    • #153064 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,174 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,591 in Trail Running
    • #2,746 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Nice descent to valley road. First section is grassy and rutted and is slippy in the wet. The lower part after the second river crossing is a rocky track which is easy apart from one rocky step towards the bottom. Both river crossings need commitment, particularly the second one.

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Creek crossingRiver or creekRocky

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3 Rivers located?
      3 Rivers is located in Staveley, Kentmere, United Kingdom. It is part of the Staveley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.41495, -2.85771.
      ▼ How hard is 3 Rivers?
      3 Rivers is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.268%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3 Rivers?
      3 Rivers has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 405 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 454 ft to 859 ft.
      ▼ Is 3 Rivers a point to point trail?
      3 Rivers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3 Rivers?
      3 Rivers is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3 Rivers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 3 Rivers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 3 Rivers?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 3 Rivers are:
      • June (17 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3 Rivers?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 3 Rivers. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 3 Rivers?
      3 Rivers is a very popular trail. There have been 1,195 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,085 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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