more stats
602 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
1,179 ft
Altitude min
1,251 ft
Altitude max
1,251 ft
Altitude start
1,179 ft
Altitude end
-78.979%
Grade max
13.425%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
460 ft
Distance down
103 ft
Distance flat
00:00:41
Avg time

Half Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57394 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80944 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Other
  • Land Owner
    BikePark Wales

Half Cut may look like a short section of trail on the map but it's well worth a visit for riders who are fans of steep, technical riding. This natural hand cut trail is very challenging to ride in the dry, let alone in the wet If you make it through here clean then you have ninja skills.

source: BikePark Wales

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 35 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 319 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Nov 15, 2025
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Half Cut located?
      Half Cut is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.72302, -3.38564.
      ▼ How hard is Half Cut?
      Half Cut is rated as Black difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Cut?
      Half Cut has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,179 ft to 1,251 ft.
      ▼ Is Half Cut a point to point trail?
      Yes, Half Cut is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Half Cut?
      Half Cut is 602 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Cut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Half Cut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Half Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Half Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Half Cut. The trail is 602 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Half Cut?
      Half Cut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,444 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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