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574 ft
Distance
-79 ft
Descent
1,387 ft
High Point
-79 ft
Altitude change
1,307 ft
Altitude min
1,387 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
574 ft
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Below the wind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Foel Gasnach
    Ruthin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142365 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #234248 in Trail Running
    • #240945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Hard to find start, moto's have used it so a bit turned up in places. Finish on tarmac road.

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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Below the wind

        ▼ Where is Below the wind located?
        Below the wind is located in Foel Gasnach, Ruthin, United Kingdom. It is part of the Foel Gasnach trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.0521, -3.47691.
        ▼ How hard is Below the wind?
        Below the wind is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Below the wind?
        The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,307 ft to 1,387 ft.
        ▼ Is Below the wind a point to point trail?
        Below the wind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Below the wind?
        Below the wind is 574 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Below the wind?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Below the wind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How busy is Below the wind?
        Below the wind is a very popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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