more stats
825 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
1,031 ft
Altitude max
1,031 ft
Altitude start
897 ft
Altitude end
-69.283%
Grade max
4.385%
Grade min
61 ft
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time

Deep Navigation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46349 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34197 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,313 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,878 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    BikePark Wales

Named after a giant coal mine in the area that closed in 1991 Deep Navigation follows the route of the legendary "Dragon rock garden" one of the longest and most infamous rock gardens in the UK. Pick your line carefully as this one will catch you unawares if you aren't on top of your game.

source: BikePark Wales
Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 148 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
All
  • 774 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
Status:
on Apr 11, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.2 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      15:21 | 527 | Nov 10, 2018 , Abercanaid
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      1450 | Oct 23, 2014 , Abercanaid
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      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 64%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★ 14%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deep Navigation located?
      Deep Navigation is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.72033, -3.37943.
      ▼ How hard is Deep Navigation?
      Deep Navigation is rated as Black difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deep Navigation?
      Deep Navigation has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 1,031 ft.
      ▼ Is Deep Navigation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Deep Navigation is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deep Navigation?
      Deep Navigation is 825 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deep Navigation?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deep Navigation. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Deep Navigation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deep Navigation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deep Navigation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Deep Navigation. The trail is 825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deep Navigation?
      Deep Navigation is a very popular trail. There have been 9,872 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,732 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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