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2,866 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
817 ft
Altitude min
951 ft
Altitude max
861 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
2.953%
Grade
-18.214%
Grade max
16.294%
Grade min
1,910 ft
Distance climb
783 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

DC 4 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128805 in Trail Running
    • #339410 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,975 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,240 in Trail Running
    • #6,579 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

DC 4 is a 874 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 26 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Jul 19, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DC 4 located?
      DC 4 is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.64896, -1.90962.
      ▼ How hard is DC 4?
      DC 4 is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 2.953%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DC 4?
      DC 4 has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 817 ft to 951 ft.
      ▼ Is DC 4 a point to point trail?
      DC 4 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DC 4?
      DC 4 is 2,866 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DC 4?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DC 4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DC 4?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride DC 4 are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access DC 4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DC 4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DC 4?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride DC 4. The trail is 2,866 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DC 4?
      DC 4 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,719 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,764 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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