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1,668 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
441 ft
Altitude min
531 ft
Altitude max
528 ft
Altitude start
441 ft
Altitude end
-5.214%
Grade
-44.976%
Grade max
42.955%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
1,148 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Devil's Staircase Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cannock Chase
    Rugeley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4227 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission

Initially gentle single track through the trees with little technical challenge. Final section is more technical with some small drops, some tight trees and a set of stairs on a switchback. All very achievable and a nice introduction to the Monkey side of the trail.

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  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 157 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 748 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Directions to devil-s-staircase trailhead (52.734410, -1.971390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Staircase

        ▼ Where is Devil's Staircase located?
        Devil's Staircase is located in Cannock Chase, Rugeley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cannock Chase trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.73441, -1.97139.
        ▼ How hard is Devil's Staircase?
        Devil's Staircase is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.214%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devil's Staircase?
        Devil's Staircase has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 441 ft to 531 ft.
        ▼ Is Devil's Staircase a point to point trail?
        Yes, Devil's Staircase is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Devil's Staircase?
        Devil's Staircase is 1,668 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devil's Staircase?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Devil's Staircase. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Devil's Staircase? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devil's Staircase are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Devil's Staircase?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Devil's Staircase. The trail is 1,668 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Devil's Staircase?
        Devil's Staircase is a very popular trail. There have been 12,075 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,010 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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