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2,928 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
-152 ft
Altitude change
228 ft
Altitude min
380 ft
Altitude max
380 ft
Altitude start
228 ft
Altitude end
-5.192%
Grade
-16.907%
Grade max
10.533%
Grade min
377 ft
Distance climb
2,123 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:03:13
Avg time

Downhill Rush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Epping Forest
    London
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107896 in E-Biking
    • #341690 in Trail Running
    • #108060 in Hiking
    • #31884 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,802 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,744 in E-Biking
    • #7,132 in Trail Running
    • #2,122 in Hiking
    • #1,226 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Corporation of London

Nice flowing DH section

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on Jul 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      as a beginner, I found this to be very cool. had to hit the brake more than I though I would initially. Might not be the best if you're already a veteran.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Downhill Rush located?
      Downhill Rush is located in Epping Forest, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Epping Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.66077, 0.03136.
      ▼ How hard is Downhill Rush?
      Downhill Rush is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.192%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downhill Rush?
      Downhill Rush has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 228 ft to 380 ft.
      ▼ Is Downhill Rush a point to point trail?
      Downhill Rush is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Downhill Rush?
      Downhill Rush is 2,928 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downhill Rush?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Downhill Rush. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Downhill Rush?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Downhill Rush are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Downhill Rush? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downhill Rush are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Downhill Rush?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Downhill Rush. The trail is 2,928 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Downhill Rush?
      Downhill Rush is a very popular trail. There have been 1,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,538 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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