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3,637 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
201 ft
Altitude min
339 ft
Altitude max
292 ft
Altitude start
283 ft
Altitude end
-0.235%
Grade
-49.786%
Grade max
26.242%
Grade min
1,901 ft
Distance climb
1,337 ft
Distance down
398 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Frantik Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Epping Forest
    London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107403 in E-Biking
    • #144116 in Trail Running
    • #139267 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Corporation of London

A slightly longer run that the other downhills in this area. Not as steep as it flows with the contours of the hillside more. There's a couple of log rides and a small drop off and a large jump over a tree that can be ridden round if you don't fancy it.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Frantik Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2025 @ 11:07am
Aug 13, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jun 29, 2024 @ 2:29am
Jun 29, 2024
 Large tree down mid way along trail. Hard to navigate round and stay on course
Jun 6, 2020 @ 12:53am
Jun 6, 2020
 reporter Tricky to follow in placed due to fallen debris
Sep 22, 2019 @ 1:44am
Sep 22, 2019
Aug 11, 2019 @ 2:36am
Aug 11, 2019
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Frantik

        ▼ Where is Frantik located?
        Frantik is located in Epping Forest, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Epping Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.66356, 0.06337.
        ▼ How hard is Frantik?
        Frantik is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.235%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frantik?
        Frantik has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 201 ft to 339 ft.
        ▼ Is Frantik a point to point trail?
        Frantik is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Frantik?
        Frantik is 3,637 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frantik?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Frantik. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frantik?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frantik are:
        • April (16 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
        • May (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Frantik? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frantik are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Frantik?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Frantik. The trail is 3,637 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Frantik?
        Frantik is a moderately popular trail. There have been 229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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