more stats
1,749 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
558 ft
Altitude max
558 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-47.7%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Men at Work Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest Ganol
    Tongwynlais
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68796 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17857 in E-Biking
    • #4282 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,153 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #935 in E-Biking
    • #126 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Cardiff

An off camber singletrack trail that winds down the hill with jumps, drops and technical corners

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumps
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 204 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Men at Work Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      f2n4i
      Ok at moment but is getting really muddy

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Men at Work located?
      Men at Work is located in Forest Ganol, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest Ganol trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54115, -3.23618.
      ▼ How hard is Men at Work?
      Men at Work is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Men at Work?
      Men at Work has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 ft to 558 ft.
      ▼ How long is Men at Work?
      Men at Work is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Men at Work?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Men at Work. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Men at Work? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Men at Work are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Men at Work?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Men at Work. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Men at Work?
      Men at Work is a very popular trail. There have been 1,548 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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