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697 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
998 ft
Altitude max
998 ft
Altitude start
931 ft
Altitude end
-9.549%
Grade
-12.838%
Grade max
-7.448%
Grade min
697 ft
Distance down
00:01:31
Avg time

alternative Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Rock
    Wirksworth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #232473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153447 in Trail Running
    • #104844 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,898 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,831 in Trail Running
    • #2,069 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Alternative is a 212 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Wirksworth. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Directions to alternative-77302 trailhead (53.096390, -1.560330)
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      0:35 | 165 | Oct 5, 2013 , Wirksworth

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is alternative located?
      alternative is located in Black Rock, Wirksworth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Black Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.09639, -1.56033.
      ▼ How hard is alternative?
      alternative is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.549%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for alternative?
      The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 931 ft to 998 ft.
      ▼ Is alternative a point to point trail?
      alternative is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is alternative?
      alternative is 697 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on alternative?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride alternative?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride alternative. The trail is 697 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is alternative?
      alternative is a moderately popular trail. There have been 828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,056 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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