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656 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
327 ft
Altitude min
422 ft
Altitude max
411 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-75.2%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time

Karen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Haughmond Hill
    Shrewsbury
  • AKA
    Burn Tight Turns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #250403 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116017 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

Starts just after the first rock drop on Skid Marks by going sharp right. There are two awkward sloping fallen tree drops/jumps. In the central section there are very steep turns and Root Gardens leading to a wet section at the bottom. Once it gets going is fairly unrelenting in the middle section.

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  • Last: Jun 1, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Karen located?
      Karen is located in Haughmond Hill, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It is part of the Haughmond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.72182, -2.68635.
      ▼ How hard is Karen?
      Karen is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Karen?
      Karen has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 327 ft to 422 ft.
      ▼ Is Karen a point to point trail?
      Yes, Karen is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Karen?
      Karen is 656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Karen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Karen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Karen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Karen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Karen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Karen. The trail is 656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Karen?
      Karen is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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