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1,467 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,155 ft
Altitude max
1,155 ft
Altitude start
1,105 ft
Altitude end
-3.385%
Grade
-16.841%
Grade max
16.238%
Grade min
380 ft
Distance climb
951 ft
Distance down
136 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Black Decent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124943 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348777 in Trail Running
    • #119599 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,406 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,353 in Trail Running
    • #2,305 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Gnarly decent at speed. Exposed sides. Stay right at end for large drop off instead of rolling down rocky slabs

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BermsDropsRock gardensRock slabs
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Black Decent Trail Reports

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Oct 21, 2025 @ 1:09pm (Europe/London)
Oct 21, 2025
All Black sections running fine, except the old part in at end of first descent which is completely submerged under water. Rest is fine. Also...
May 7, 2023 @ 6:00am
May 7, 2023
Feb 11, 2022 @ 1:38am
Feb 11, 2022
Muddy rut, after the hairpin..
Jun 4, 2021 @ 1:41am
Jun 4, 2021
Apr 14, 2021 @ 1:22am
Apr 14, 2021
Still puddles on the top section of the run.
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on Oct 21, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Decent located?
      Black Decent is located in Lee Quarry Bike Trails, Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lee Quarry Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.68247, -2.21381.
      ▼ How hard is Black Decent?
      Black Decent is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.385%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Decent?
      Black Decent has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,155 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Decent a point to point trail?
      Black Decent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Decent?
      Black Decent is 1,467 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Decent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Decent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Decent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Decent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Decent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Black Decent. The trail is 1,467 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Decent?
      Black Decent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 390 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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