more stats
3,278 ft
Distance
-274 ft
Descent
00:08:43
Avg time
-274 ft
Altitude change
738 ft
Altitude min
1,011 ft
Altitude max
1,011 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
3,258 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:08:43
Avg time

Heaven and Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coedwig Dyfi Forest
    Machynlleth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63258 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36131 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,954 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,975 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Other
  • Year Opened
    2018

Mellower of the off piste offerings in the Dyfi forest but dont be fooled it is narrow and technical and becomes harder the faster you go

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Berms

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  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Heaven and Hell Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 10:56am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 18, 2026
 The best it’s ever been!
Sep 29, 2024 @ 6:54am
Sep 29, 2024
 Tree down across track ~1/4 of the way in
Jan 18, 2024 @ 8:50am
Jan 18, 2024
 reporter A lot of hard work by local volunteers and contractors to open up what looked like a giant game of 'kerplunk'
Jul 9, 2023 @ 3:07am
Jul 9, 2023
 Still impassable
Jun 4, 2022 @ 4:42am
Jun 4, 2022
 Completely blocked all the way by fallen trees
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Status:
on Jul 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Completely Blocked by wind fallen trees.

      One of the best trails in wales when it was clear

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heaven and Hell located?
      Heaven and Hell 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 52.66566, -3.73802.
      ▼ How hard is Heaven and Hell?
      Heaven and Hell is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heaven and Hell?
      The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 738 ft to 1,011 ft.
      ▼ Is Heaven and Hell a point to point trail?
      Yes, Heaven and Hell is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heaven and Hell?
      Heaven and Hell is 3,278 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heaven and Hell?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Heaven and Hell. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heaven and Hell?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heaven and Hell are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Heaven and Hell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heaven and Hell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heaven and Hell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Heaven and Hell. The trail is 3,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heaven and Hell?
      Heaven and Hell is a very popular trail. There have been 455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 449 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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