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1,444 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,045 ft
Altitude min
1,097 ft
Altitude max
1,097 ft
Altitude start
1,047 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance down
00:01:32
Avg time

Desolation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #204075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34539 in E-Biking
    • #12270 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #19022 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,100 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,905 in E-Biking
    • #527 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #769 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

slight downhill single track section to link trails

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Berms

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 99 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Desolation located?
      Desolation is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.62754, -3.68046.
      ▼ How hard is Desolation?
      Desolation is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desolation?
      The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,045 ft to 1,097 ft.
      ▼ Is Desolation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Desolation is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Desolation?
      Desolation is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desolation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Desolation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Desolation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desolation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desolation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Desolation. The trail is 1,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Desolation?
      Desolation is a very popular trail. There have been 1,485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,458 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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