more stats
3,917 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-283 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
721 ft
Altitude start
549 ft
Altitude end
-4.398%
Grade
-26.765%
Grade max
24.47%
Grade min
1,236 ft
Distance climb
2,070 ft
Distance down
611 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Hermon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Coed y Brenin
    Dogellau
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51267 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Natural Resources Wales - North

Fun downhill section with flat-out straights, interspersed with tricky switchback corners. Found on 'Dragon's Back' and 'The Beast' routes.

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  • 18 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Hermon Trail Reports

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Aug 8, 2024 @ 3:55am
Aug 8, 2024
Jun 3, 2023 @ 3:06am
Jun 3, 2023
Aug 6, 2022 @ 1:53am
Aug 6, 2022
May 15, 2022 @ 2:06am
May 15, 2022
Jan 3, 2022 @ 7:31am
Jan 3, 2022
 Large tree down and blocking trail
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on Aug 8, 2024
Wet
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hermon trailhead (52.804270, -3.864350)
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      May 2, 2026 @ 7:51am
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      3:51 | 97 | Jun 5, 2024 , Dogellau
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      2:59 | 439 | Nov 30, 2010 , Dogellau

      Routes with this trail

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      Dragons Back
      20 miles • 2,957 ft • 18 • Loop •
      The Beast’s best mate misses out the extra loop back at the start, but still fits in all the best bits...
      23
      Dragons Back
      19 miles • 2,961 ft • 19 • Loop •
      The Beast’s best mate misses out the extra loop back at the start, but still fits in all the best bits...
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Hermon

      ▼ Where is Hermon located?
      Hermon is located in Coed y Brenin, Dogellau, United Kingdom. It is part of the Coed y Brenin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.80427, -3.86435.
      ▼ How hard is Hermon?
      Hermon is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 4.398%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hermon?
      Hermon has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 788 ft.
      ▼ Is Hermon a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hermon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hermon?
      Hermon is 3,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hermon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hermon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hermon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hermon are:
      • August (11 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hermon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hermon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hermon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hermon. The trail is 3,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hermon?
      Hermon is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,890 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,814 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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