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1,142 ft
Distance
-195 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
947 ft
Altitude min
1,144 ft
Altitude max
1,144 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
997 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
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Gravity Elephant Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coedwig Dyfi Forest
    Machynlleth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90053 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75453 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales

Now a sanctioned wild trail The Gravity Enduro version and now most dominant of Dyfi forests classic 'elephants' trail.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Oct 24, 2022 @ 7:12pm
Oct 24, 2022
 A little wet, but running well and pretty grippy, not too rutted.
Jul 17, 2021 @ 3:00pm
Jul 17, 2021
 Running well, though some of the ruts have got a little deeper since I last rode it.
Jun 1, 2021 @ 2:38am
Jun 1, 2021
 Mud spots
Sep 28, 2020 @ 12:21pm
Sep 28, 2020
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Wet
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gravity Elephant

        ▼ Where is Gravity Elephant located?
        Gravity Elephant is located in Coedwig Dyfi Forest, Machynlleth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coedwig Dyfi Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.65549, -3.8091.
        ▼ How hard is Gravity Elephant?
        Gravity Elephant is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 16.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gravity Elephant?
        The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 947 ft to 1,144 ft.
        ▼ Is Gravity Elephant a point to point trail?
        Yes, Gravity Elephant is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gravity Elephant?
        Gravity Elephant is 1,142 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gravity Elephant?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gravity Elephant. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gravity Elephant?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gravity Elephant are:
        • April (10 activities)
        • August (7 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Gravity Elephant? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gravity Elephant are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gravity Elephant?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Gravity Elephant. The trail is 1,142 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gravity Elephant?
        Gravity Elephant is a very popular trail. There have been 633 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 640 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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