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965 ft
Distance
-157 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
1,335 ft
Altitude min
1,493 ft
Altitude max
1,493 ft
Altitude start
1,335 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade
-40.9%
Grade max
-8.8%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance down
00:01:13
Avg time

Fern Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Curtlestown
    Co. Wicklow
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83107 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31293 in E-Biking
    • #132242 in Trail Running
    • #334853 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #376 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #89 in E-Biking
    • #155 in Trail Running
    • #469 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Pump Track, Rock Garden, Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Fern Flow is a 294 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Co. Wicklow. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features pump track, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Pump trackRock gardensSkinnies

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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Fern Flow Trail Reports

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Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:54pm (Europe/Dublin)
Oct 8, 2026
Ferns cut back Oct 2026
Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:27am (Europe/Dublin)
Jun 21, 2026
Oct 30, 2025 @ 8:47am (Europe/Dublin)
Oct 30, 2025
New route for this trail has been finished - it stays off the main rough line and stays in the forest until it exits at the junction of Tech Wood...
Aug 27, 2023 @ 1:47am
Aug 27, 2023
Jun 3, 2023 @ 7:52am
Jun 3, 2023
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on Oct 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fern Flow located?
      Fern Flow is located in Curtlestown, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the Curtlestown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.19856, -6.22827.
      ▼ How hard is Fern Flow?
      Fern Flow is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fern Flow?
      The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,335 ft to 1,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Fern Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fern Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fern Flow?
      Fern Flow is 965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fern Flow?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fern Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fern Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fern Flow are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fern Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fern Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fern Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Fern Flow. The trail is 965 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fern Flow?
      Fern Flow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 433 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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