more stats
883 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:01:42
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
00:01:42
Avg time

Desperate Dan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trinity Hill Woods
    Axminster
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #169761 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26961 in E-Biking
    • #357048 in Trail Running
    • #345898 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,182 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,501 in E-Biking
    • #7,627 in Trail Running
    • #6,835 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • 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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DropsJumps

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Desperate Dan Trail Reports

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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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on Jun 30, 2024
Very Dry
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      1 Review & Comments

      GeorgeCawley GeorgeCawley
      Anyone know who the builder is? If so willing to help build and do maintenance.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desperate Dan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Desperate Dan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Desperate Dan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desperate Dan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desperate Dan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Desperate Dan. The trail is 883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Desperate Dan?
      Desperate Dan is a very popular trail. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 155 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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