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1.4 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:28:49
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
998 ft
Altitude min
1,195 ft
Altitude max
1,195 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
1,585 ft
Distance climb
4,465 ft
Distance down
1,201 ft
Distance flat
00:28:49
Avg time

Energy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91814 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,122 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,056 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

Flowy & twisty descent with a few tabletop jumps and berms, followed by a punchy switchback climb on the other side of the gully.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsTight and twisty

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Energy Trail Reports

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Oct 19, 2025 @ 9:33pm (Europe/London)
Oct 19, 2025
Trail impassable-1st half has numerous trees down, 2nd half decimated due to logging
May 28, 2024 @ 2:44am
May 28, 2024
Currently shut for forest works
Aug 21, 2023 @ 12:59am
Aug 21, 2023
Mostly cloudy but a 30 percent chance of rain for most trails
Oct 7, 2022 @ 7:02pm
Oct 7, 2022
Nov 21, 2021 @ 3:23am
Nov 21, 2021
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on Oct 19, 2025
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to energy trailhead (51.676010, -3.658430)

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      Videos

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      16:03 | 554 | Oct 6, 2019 , Glyncorrwg
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      11:05 | 27736 | Apr 5, 2016 , Glyncorrwg
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      2:46 | 610 | Jul 29, 2014 , Glyncorrwg
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      3:57 | 14045 | May 15, 2012 , Glyncorrwg
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Energy located?
      Energy is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.67601, -3.65843.
      ▼ How hard is Energy?
      Energy is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Energy?
      Energy has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 998 ft to 1,195 ft.
      ▼ Is Energy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Energy is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Energy?
      Energy is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Energy?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Energy. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Energy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Energy are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Energy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Energy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Energy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Energy. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Energy?
      Energy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,314 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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