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569 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
00:02:15
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
687 ft
Altitude min
735 ft
Altitude max
687 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
8.579%
Grade
5.019%
Grade max
12.07%
Grade min
557 ft
Distance climb
12 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Avoid the rocks. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carn Brea
    Redruth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #275128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #390662 in Trail Running
    • #387610 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #9,174 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,332 in Trail Running
    • #7,801 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Slippery on the way up when wet but should run fine downhil.
One narrow squeeze to get through but avoids the rocks of Cup and Saucer

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Sep 22, 2019 @ 4:53am
Sep 22, 2019
 Potted path
Feb 12, 2018 @ 2:39pm
Feb 12, 2018
 Very slick on the first half going up.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Avoid the rocks. located?
      Avoid the rocks. is located in Carn Brea, Redruth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Carn Brea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.2206, -5.2464.
      ▼ How hard is Avoid the rocks.?
      Avoid the rocks. is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.579%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Avoid the rocks.?
      Avoid the rocks. has 49 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 687 ft to 735 ft.
      ▼ Is Avoid the rocks. a point to point trail?
      Avoid the rocks. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Avoid the rocks.?
      Avoid the rocks. is 569 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Avoid the rocks.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Avoid the rocks.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Avoid the rocks.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avoid the rocks. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Avoid the rocks.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Avoid the rocks.. The trail is 569 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Avoid the rocks.?
      Avoid the rocks. is a moderately popular trail. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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