more stats
1,800 ft
Distance
-251 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-251 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
-13.928%
Grade
-31.56%
Grade max
1.31%
Grade min
1,643 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time

Face Off Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carn Brea
    Redruth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #268901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157337 in Trail Running
    • #155473 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Harder than Tech Line with some bigger rock drops and line threading but still a fun ride.
Expect to dab, strike cranks and gear ring.
Likely to overgrow in summer and even now the last part is mostly hidden so cut across the field.
Slick when wet.

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  • Last: Jan 17, 2026
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Face Off Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2024 @ 2:04pm
Aug 26, 2024
 Overgrown vegetation, unrideable
Oct 1, 2023 @ 11:53am
Oct 1, 2023
 Mostly visible, bit overgrown at the bottom but rideable. Some deep ruts as ever, but keeps it interesting
Aug 24, 2021 @ 2:41am
Aug 24, 2021
 Parts are over grown, and deep narrow ruts
Sep 22, 2019 @ 4:53am
Sep 22, 2019
 Deeply rutted
Aug 4, 2019 @ 2:17am
Aug 4, 2019
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on Aug 26, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Face Off located?
      Face Off is located in Carn Brea, Redruth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Carn Brea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.22014, -5.25254.
      ▼ How hard is Face Off?
      Face Off is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.928%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Face Off?
      The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 680 ft.
      ▼ Is Face Off a point to point trail?
      Yes, Face Off is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Face Off?
      Face Off is 1,800 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Face Off?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Face Off. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Face Off? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Face Off are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Face Off?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Face Off. The trail is 1,800 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Face Off?
      Face Off is a moderately popular trail. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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