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3,008 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
1,145 ft
Altitude min
1,430 ft
Altitude max
1,430 ft
Altitude start
1,145 ft
Altitude end
-35.983%
Grade max
17.058%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
2,317 ft
Distance down
349 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Ghost Train Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rheola Forest
    Rheola
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355965 in Trail Running
    • #344465 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,056 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,593 in Trail Running
    • #6,783 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Ghost Train is a highly rated 917 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rheola. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 3:46pm (Europe/London)
Jul 18, 2026
Totally blocked and signed to follow the fireroad up to Antacid/Turbine Alley
Nov 17, 2021 @ 9:50am
Nov 17, 2021
 Ghost train has been closed permanently do to ongoing damage by Motocross riders. The descent has been replaced by Heartburn.
Jun 23, 2018 @ 1:09am
Jun 23, 2018
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on Jul 18, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      12:47 | 84 | Aug 24, 2016 , Rheola
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      3:47 | 449 | Jun 6, 2014 , Rheola
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 50%
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      2 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ghost Train located?
      Ghost Train is located in Rheola Forest, Rheola, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rheola Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.69368, -3.6607.
      ▼ How hard is Ghost Train?
      Ghost Train is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ghost Train?
      Ghost Train has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,145 ft to 1,430 ft.
      ▼ Is Ghost Train a point to point trail?
      Ghost Train is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ghost Train?
      Ghost Train is 3,008 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ghost Train?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ghost Train. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ghost Train? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ghost Train are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ghost Train?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ghost Train. The trail is 3,008 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ghost Train?
      Ghost Train is a very popular trail. There have been 306 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 260 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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