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4,354 ft
Distance
-1,274 ft
Descent
00:09:04
Avg time
-1,274 ft
Altitude change
3,470 ft
Altitude min
4,744 ft
Altitude max
4,744 ft
Altitude start
3,471 ft
Altitude end
-29.2%
Grade
-92.6%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
4,275 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

Kern Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16431 in E-Biking
    • #153881 in Trail Running
    • #6894 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SIVAL

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AI Generated Description

Kern is a highly rated 1 km popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Loudenvielle. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 51 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Kern Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 2:40pm (Europe/Paris)
Sep 11, 2026
Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:12am (Europe/Andorra)
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 12, 2026 @ 9:36am (Europe/Andorra)
Aug 12, 2026
Algo suelto pero con buen agarre. No muy clara la distincion Kern vs Tourtère. Se cruzan al poco de separarse.
Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:50pm (Europe/Andorra)
Jun 26, 2026
bajada muy chula con bastante inclinacion, con raíces y piedra suelta se puede bajar bien si vas con cuidado... muy seca estos días
Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:50pm (Europe/Andorra)
Jun 26, 2026
bajada muy chula con bastante inclinacion, con raíces y piedra suelta se puede bajar bien si vas con cuidado... muy seca estos días
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on Sep 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.22 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to kern trailhead (42.791930, 0.389250)

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      Aug 21, 2026 @ 4:56am
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Eoinmacgearailt
      Great trail, well built and plenty of flow and tech bits. really enjoyable. so much less dust and breaking bumps than the bike park
      Rsantiago
      Really nice trail. Worth doing. Better than Tourtere.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kern located?
      Kern is located in Louron Bike & Trail / Loudenvielle, Loudenvielle, France. It is part of the Louron Bike & Trail / Loudenvielle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79193, 0.38925.
      ▼ How hard is Kern?
      Kern is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 29.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kern?
      The trail has 1,274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,470 ft to 4,744 ft.
      ▼ Is Kern a point to point trail?
      Yes, Kern is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kern?
      Kern is 4,354 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kern?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kern. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kern? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kern are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kern?
      The estimated time to ride Kern is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 4,354 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Kern?
      Kern is a very popular trail. There have been 878 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 972 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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