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1.1 miles
Distance
496 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
00:33:44
Avg time
182 ft
Altitude change
1,334 ft
Altitude min
1,830 ft
Altitude max
1,334 ft
Altitude start
1,516 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-60.4%
Grade max
37%
Grade min
4,547 ft
Distance climb
1,099 ft
Distance down
00:33:44
Avg time

Ball Grinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crone
    Co. Wicklow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45567 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #143 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #142 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Ball Grinder is a 2 km moderately popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Co. Wicklow. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 151 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.

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Alpine

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ball Grinder located?
      Ball Grinder is located in Crone, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the Crone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.14866, -6.21812.
      ▼ How hard is Ball Grinder?
      Ball Grinder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ball Grinder?
      Ball Grinder has 496 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,334 ft to 1,830 ft.
      ▼ Is Ball Grinder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ball Grinder is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ball Grinder?
      Ball Grinder is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ball Grinder?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ball Grinder. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ball Grinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ball Grinder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ball Grinder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Ball Grinder. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ball Grinder?
      Ball Grinder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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