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1,146 ft
Distance
-57 ft
Descent
00:00:43
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
805 ft
Altitude min
862 ft
Altitude max
862 ft
Altitude start
805 ft
Altitude end
-11.421%
Grade max
0.161%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance down
130 ft
Distance flat
00:00:43
Avg time
Accelerator Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaHamsterley Forest
Bishop Auckland -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#1387 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Accelerator is a highly rated 349 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 159 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,049 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to accelerator trailhead
(54.663190, -1.913900)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Accelerator
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Where is Accelerator located?
Accelerator is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.66319, -1.9139.
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How hard is Accelerator?
Accelerator is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
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What is the elevation gain for Accelerator?
The trail has 17 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 m to 263 m.
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Is Accelerator a point to point trail?
Yes, Accelerator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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