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3,012 ft
Distance
-256 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-258 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
886 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,940 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Fraser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109174 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80279 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Fraser is a 918 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features other. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:25am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Apr 6, 2026
Sep 29, 2024 @ 9:01am
Sep 29, 2024
 Hard to see the trail with all the leaves but once you can pick it out it is running well. Fear it will get boggy soon when wet weather comes.
Nov 5, 2023 @ 1:25am
Nov 5, 2023
 Riding well. Few branches on the ground from recent winds but nothing too big that would cause you issues. Bit sloppy in some parts but still good.
Oct 16, 2022 @ 12:36am
Oct 16, 2022
May 8, 2022 @ 12:24am
May 8, 2022
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on Apr 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
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        Directions to fraser trailhead (54.683740, -1.873080)

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        Five Ten UK Athletes - Mont Saint Anne 2012
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        2:18 | 5133 | Jul 12, 2012 , Bishop Auckland
        Winter 2013
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        3:08 | 876 | Mar 11, 2013 , Bishop Auckland
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        2:21 | 24569 | Jan 19, 2013 , Bishop Auckland
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        0:45 | 99 | Mar 10, 2012 , Bishop Auckland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fraser

        ▼ Where is Fraser located?
        Fraser is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.68374, -1.87308.
        ▼ How hard is Fraser?
        Fraser is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fraser?
        The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 886 ft.
        ▼ Is Fraser a point to point trail?
        Fraser is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fraser?
        Fraser is 3,012 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fraser?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fraser. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fraser?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fraser are:
        • May (8 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Fraser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fraser are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fraser?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fraser. The trail is 3,012 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fraser?
        Fraser is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,187 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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