more stats
574 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:00:35
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
433 ft
Altitude min
486 ft
Altitude max
486 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
420 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:35
Avg time

First Decent (Post 2) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Dalby Forest
    Pickering
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5146 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,549 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #150 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Couple of drops at the start into fast flowing side-cut singletrack.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 639 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Jul 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Decent (Post 2) located?
      First Decent (Post 2) is located in Dalby Forest, Pickering, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dalby Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.27923, -0.68481.
      ▼ How hard is First Decent (Post 2)?
      First Decent (Post 2) is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Decent (Post 2)?
      The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 433 ft to 486 ft.
      ▼ Is First Decent (Post 2) a point to point trail?
      Yes, First Decent (Post 2) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Decent (Post 2)?
      First Decent (Post 2) is 574 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Decent (Post 2)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Decent (Post 2). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access First Decent (Post 2)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Decent (Post 2) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Decent (Post 2)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride First Decent (Post 2). The trail is 574 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Decent (Post 2)?
      First Decent (Post 2) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,815 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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