more stats
4,327 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-440 ft
Descent
00:05:52
Avg time
-438 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
1,158 ft
Altitude max
1,158 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
3,714 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:05:52
Avg time

Devils Elbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37397 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4170 in E-Biking
    • #2279 in Trail Running
    • #37202 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Devils Elbow is a highly rated 1 km moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Sheffield. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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on Jul 16, 2025
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Avg: 4.46 (9 votes)
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      Directions to devils-elbow-98955 trailhead (53.322580, -1.576780)
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      Jan 2, 2013 @ 3:10am
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      Videos

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      Devil's Elbow
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      3:01 | 3066 | Apr 16, 2019 , Sheffield
      Devils Elbow Buster
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      0:13 | 276 | Mar 1, 2021 , Sheffield
      Devils Elbow Sesh
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      0:37 | 434 | Jun 27, 2010 , Sheffield
      devils elbow on the new bike
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      2:18 | 513 | Apr 19, 2014 , Sheffield

      Routes with this trail

      21
      All The Good Descents
      ★ 4.0 • 25 miles • 3,997 ft • 8 • Loop •
      all the good descents of the area
      4.8 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 78%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★
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      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      NeilWallace
      Technical descent with big rocks and some drop-offs. New careful of the roots on the top section, they’re vicious!!
      Dampankles Dampankles
      This is a must ride descent if on the area. Tech ????
      chris-blakey chris-blakey
      Rocks. Lotsa rocks. Watch out for roots covered in leaves in the winter.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devils Elbow located?
      Devils Elbow is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Sheffield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.32258, -1.57678.
      ▼ How hard is Devils Elbow?
      Devils Elbow is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Elbow?
      Devils Elbow has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 440 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 1,158 ft.
      ▼ Is Devils Elbow a point to point trail?
      Devils Elbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devils Elbow?
      Devils Elbow is 4,327 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devils Elbow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Devils Elbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Devils Elbow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Devils Elbow are:
      • September (8 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Devils Elbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devils Elbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Devils Elbow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Devils Elbow. The trail is 4,327 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Devils Elbow?
      Devils Elbow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,589 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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