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883 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
456 ft
Altitude min
609 ft
Altitude max
609 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade
-44.9%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

Desperate Dan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trinity Hill Woods
    Axminster
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6428 in E-Biking
    • #139309 in Trail Running
    • #133389 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

From the fire road - Cross through the grass and follow the flattened long grass. Follow your nose and look out for the drops. Short fast and fun. Mind the Barbwire as you get out onto the road.
*tree down recently so there start is tucked away 15m from the fire road.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Jun 30, 2024 @ 9:59am
Jun 30, 2024
May 20, 2020 @ 9:47am
May 20, 2020
Great trail
Jun 22, 2019 @ 10:52am
Jun 22, 2019
Watch out for trees - cleared it but a few have come down
May 10, 2019 @ 7:37am
May 10, 2019
Feb 11, 2019 @ 3:34pm
Feb 11, 2019
Tree down at the top and barbed wire fence at bottom of trail
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Very Dry
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        Weekend Go Pro
        2:23 | 244 | Jan 24, 2012 , Axminster
        Winter wetness
        0:22 | 543 | Dec 13, 2014 , Axminster
        Afternoon ride up the local
        0:54 | 92 | Oct 24, 2012 , Axminster
        Afternoon ride up the local
        0:39 | 44 | Oct 24, 2012 , Axminster

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Dan

        Where is Desperate Dan located?
        Desperate Dan is located in Trinity Hill Woods, Axminster, United Kingdom. It is part of the Trinity Hill Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.74973, -2.97888.
        How hard is Desperate Dan?
        Desperate Dan is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Desperate Dan?
        The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 456 ft to 609 ft.
        How long is Desperate Dan?
        Desperate Dan is 883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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