This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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3,848 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-977 ft
Descent
00:16:24
Avg time
-969 ft
Altitude change
961 ft
Altitude min
1,930 ft
Altitude max
1,930 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-25.2%
Grade
-116%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
3,691 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:16:24
Avg time

Beaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nesbyen sentrum
    Nesbyen
  • AKA
    British Easter trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2022

Norsk (English below):
STENGT AV GRUNNEIER, VENNLIGST IKKE SYKLE DENNE STIEN
En sti inspirert av de bratte og krappe svingene i Tweed Valley i Skottland. Mange av stiene i Nesbyen er raske og direkte, men denne skiller seg ut med tekniske, bratte svinger, avbrutt av høyhastighetsseksjoner. "Beaster" = British Easter trail, en referanse til stibygger Will Gibson og nabostien "Påskestien".

Stien starter med en kort travers før du slippes rett inn i det bratteste partiet – en håndbygd, sandfarget slange som snor seg ned fjellsiden. Etter dette treffer du en gammel traktorvei hvor farten øker og høyden forsvinner raskt. Resten av stien følger denne traseen med håndbygde svinger og hopp. Følg med på endringer Målet er å bygge stadig flere svinger, så det kan dukke opp nye der du minst venter det!

For å sykle denne stien, har du tre alternativer for tilkomst:
Sykle opp (eller shuttle deler av) grusveien som starter nord for sentrum / Alfarvegen.
Sykle opp grusveien fra Rukkedalen til starten av "Påskeekstra" og følg den til "Beaster".
Sykle fra toppen av Espeset, via stien "Påskeekstra".

English:
CLOSED BY LANDOWNER, PLEASE DO NOT USE
A trail inspired by the steep and tight turns of Tweed Valley in Scotland. Unlike Nesbyen’s fast and direct trails, this one features technical, steep corners mixed with high-speed sections.

"Beaster" = British Easter trail, a nod to trail builder Will Gibson and the neighboring "Påskestien".

The trail starts with a short traverse before dropping straight into the steepest section – a hand-built, sandy brown snake twisting down the mountainside. After this, you hit an old logging trail, gaining speed and dropping elevation fast. The rest of the trail follows this path with hand-built turns and jumps.

To ride this trail, there are three access options:
Cycle up (or shuttle part of) the gravel road that begins north of town / Alfarvegen.
Cycle up the gravel road from Rukkedalen to the start of "Påskeekstra" and follow it to "Beaster".
Cycle from the top of Espeset, via the trail "Påskeekstra".

Watch for changes! The goal is to add more corners over time, so expect new surprises!

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Beaster Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2025 @ 8:44pm (Europe/Oslo)
Sep 12, 2025
Wet but still good!
Aug 12, 2025 @ 8:23am
Aug 12, 2025
great work!
Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:54am
Jul 14, 2025
Tree in the middle of the track. Watch out when going fast
Jun 9, 2023 @ 8:38am
Jun 9, 2023
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on Sep 12, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (6 votes)
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      Directions to beaster trailhead (60.579520, 9.072780)

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      Beaster and bottom part of Påskestien
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      2:42 | 388 | Apr 14, 2023 , Nesbyen
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beaster located?
      Beaster is located in Nesbyen sentrum, Nesbyen, Norway. It is part of the Nesbyen sentrum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.57952, 9.07278.
      ▼ How hard is Beaster?
      Beaster is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 25.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beaster?
      Beaster has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 977 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 961 ft to 1,930 ft.
      ▼ Is Beaster a point to point trail?
      Beaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beaster?
      Beaster is 3,848 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beaster?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Beaster. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Beaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beaster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Beaster. The trail is 3,848 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beaster?
      Beaster is a very popular trail. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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