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701 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
886 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
901 ft
Altitude end
2.201%
Grade
-9.648%
Grade max
20.308%
Grade min
378 ft
Distance climb
204 ft
Distance down
119 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time
Arth Araf Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGwydyr Forest
Betws-y-coed -
AKASleepy Bear
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerNatural Resources Wales
Also known as Sleepy Bear. Short uphill connector.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 171 rides
- Last: Oct 19, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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