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1,545 ft
Distance
-193 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
536 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
1,545 ft
Distance down
00:06:40
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Black Course Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stile Cop
    Rugeley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63181 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Starting on the same platform as the Red Course the Black is a narrow singletrack line on one of the flatter parts of the hill. A series of small jumps, drops and rock gardens take you down the hill. Some sticky off camber sections and a steeper chute brings you into the grand finale. A step down drop into a long right hand berm with a second step down to the finish line.

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        Directions to black-course trailhead (52.734010, -1.948860)
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        Mar 31, 2019 @ 7:46am
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        Mar 31, 2019 @ 7:46am
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        May 10, 2012 @ 8:17am
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        Stile Cop Shred
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        2:39 | 146 | Aug 16, 2021 , Rugeley
        Stile Cop Black Course
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        0:37 | 391 | Mar 28, 2020 , Rugeley
        Cannock chase jump
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        0:10 | 316 | Dec 25, 2018 , Rugeley
        Cannock
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        0:15 | 150 | Nov 9, 2018 , Rugeley

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        Racers Guild Racing - Black Course
        1,598 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
        Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Black Course.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Course

        ▼ Where is Black Course located?
        Black Course is located in Stile Cop, Rugeley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stile Cop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.73401, -1.94886.
        ▼ How hard is Black Course?
        Black Course is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Course?
        The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 536 ft to 728 ft.
        ▼ How long is Black Course?
        Black Course is 1,545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Course?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Course. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Course?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Course are:
        • July (24 activities)
        • May (13 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Black Course? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Course are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Course?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Black Course. The trail is 1,545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Black Course?
        Black Course is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,273 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,941 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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