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2,046 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
830 ft
Altitude min
934 ft
Altitude max
930 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-4.866%
Grade
-22.008%
Grade max
8.372%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
1,248 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

Fools Gold Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Halkyn Mountain
    Holywell
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #149306 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324468 in Trail Running
    • #357735 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,384 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,707 in Trail Running
    • #7,159 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Narrow single track skirts southern edge of Pen yr Henblas (chert) quarry. Large cut-thro 200m from southern end provides a challenge to clear. Chert rock edges can be very sharp

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Multi-use trail so please give way to other users.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on May 25, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fools Gold located?
      Fools Gold is located in Halkyn Mountain, Holywell, United Kingdom. It is part of the Halkyn Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.249, -3.2169.
      ▼ How hard is Fools Gold?
      Fools Gold is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.866%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fools Gold?
      Fools Gold has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 830 ft to 934 ft.
      ▼ Is Fools Gold a point to point trail?
      Fools Gold is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fools Gold?
      Fools Gold is 2,046 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fools Gold?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fools Gold. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fools Gold?
      Fools Gold is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Fools Gold? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fools Gold are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fools Gold?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fools Gold. The trail is 2,046 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fools Gold?
      Fools Gold is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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