more stats
817 ft
Distance
-34 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
253 ft
Altitude min
286 ft
Altitude max
286 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
640 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
Avg time

Chicksands 4x Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63844 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,582 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,215 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Tight 4x trail with jumps, drops and gap jumps. Easier lines if not comfortable on the gap jumps yet.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 39 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 268 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
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      Directions to chicksands-4x trailhead (52.060670, -0.374950)

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      Crash in Chicksands
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      0:06 | 131 | Feb 13, 2022 , Shefford
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      0:06 | | Feb 13, 2022 , Shefford
      Jims 4x fail
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      0:08 | 150 | Jan 10, 2021 , Shefford
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      0:09 | 112 | Dec 21, 2020 , Shefford
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chicksands 4x located?
      Chicksands 4x is located in Shefford, United Kingdom. It is part of the Shefford trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.06067, -0.37495.
      ▼ How hard is Chicksands 4x?
      Chicksands 4x is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chicksands 4x?
      The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 253 ft to 286 ft.
      ▼ Is Chicksands 4x a point to point trail?
      Yes, Chicksands 4x is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chicksands 4x?
      Chicksands 4x is 817 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chicksands 4x?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chicksands 4x. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Chicksands 4x? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chicksands 4x are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chicksands 4x?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Chicksands 4x. The trail is 817 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chicksands 4x?
      Chicksands 4x is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,690 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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