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571 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
817 ft
Altitude min
867 ft
Altitude max
867 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
423 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Darkside Bottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eastridge Woods
    Shrewsbury
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission

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AI Generated Description

Darkside Bottom is a 174 m moderately popular red difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Shrewsbury. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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This is an old track that is currently overgrown and awaiting maintenance

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Darkside Bottom located?
      Darkside Bottom is located in Eastridge Woods, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It is part of the Eastridge Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.62553, -2.90373.
      ▼ How hard is Darkside Bottom?
      Darkside Bottom is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Darkside Bottom?
      The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 817 ft to 867 ft.
      ▼ Is Darkside Bottom a point to point trail?
      Darkside Bottom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Darkside Bottom?
      Darkside Bottom is 571 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Darkside Bottom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Darkside Bottom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Darkside Bottom?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Darkside Bottom are:
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Darkside Bottom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Darkside Bottom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Darkside Bottom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Darkside Bottom. The trail is 571 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Darkside Bottom?
      Darkside Bottom is a moderately popular trail. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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