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4,728 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-240 ft
Altitude change
1,204 ft
Altitude min
1,450 ft
Altitude max
1,449 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-59.5%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
873 ft
Distance climb
3,478 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Big Jims Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Llandegla
    Wrexham
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33699 in E-Biking
    • #308436 in Trail Running
    • #298473 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,310 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,858 in E-Biking
    • #6,390 in Trail Running
    • #5,555 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Big Jims is a 1 km popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Wrexham. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 59 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 501 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Directions to big-jims trailhead (53.041050, -3.190890)
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      Dec 12, 2006 @ 1:00pm
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      2:00 | 1006 | Jun 24, 2013 , Wrexham
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      2:09 | 315 | Oct 17, 2011 , Wrexham
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      3:26 | 378 | Mar 11, 2009 , Wrexham

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      neilpritchett neilpritchett
      Rode with uni mates. Big Jim’s was faster with better corners but much less wee tables to jump.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Jims located?
      Big Jims is located in Llandegla, Wrexham, United Kingdom. It is part of the Llandegla trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.04105, -3.19089.
      ▼ How hard is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Jims?
      Big Jims has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,204 ft to 1,450 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Jims a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Jims is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is 4,728 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Jims?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Jims. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Jims? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Jims are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Jims?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Big Jims. The trail is 4,728 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Jims?
      Big Jims is a very popular trail. There have been 6,482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,472 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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