more stats
2,123 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
752 ft
Altitude max
752 ft
Altitude start
667 ft
Altitude end
-4.018%
Grade
-7.47%
Grade max
1.019%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
1,960 ft
Distance down
142 ft
Distance flat
00:01:22
Avg time

Down the Ditch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Halkyn Mountain
    Holywell
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67827 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8466 in Trail Running
    • #161130 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Avoid when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Avoid when wet - grass & mud can make it hard work on way up or down.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Multi-user trail - be courteous and give way.

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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Down the Ditch

      ▼ Where is Down the Ditch located?
      Down the Ditch is located in Halkyn Mountain, Holywell, United Kingdom. It is part of the Halkyn Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.23846, -3.22185.
      ▼ How hard is Down the Ditch?
      Down the Ditch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.018%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down the Ditch?
      The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 752 ft.
      ▼ Is Down the Ditch a point to point trail?
      Down the Ditch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Down the Ditch?
      Down the Ditch is 2,123 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down the Ditch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down the Ditch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down the Ditch?
      Down the Ditch is best visited during: Avoid when wet.
      ▼ How do I access Down the Ditch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down the Ditch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down the Ditch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Down the Ditch. The trail is 2,123 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down the Ditch?
      Down the Ditch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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