more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
-1,156 ft
Descent
00:08:44
Avg time
-1,156 ft
Altitude change
4,693 ft
Altitude min
5,850 ft
Altitude max
5,850 ft
Altitude start
4,695 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:08:44
Avg time

Need for Speed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Borovets Mountain Bike Park
    Samokov
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26874 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #83 in Mountain Biking · Bulgaria
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fast technical flow trail

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BridgesFlowyJumpsWooden features

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  • 37 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Aug 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (12 votes)
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      7:34 | 72 | Feb 25, 2026 , Samokov
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      0:16 | 159 | Jan 8, 2021 , Samokov
      Need For Speed Trail Crash
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      0:14 | 277 | Mar 14, 2019 , Samokov
      Need for Speed trail crash
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      0:38 | 379 | Sep 2, 2018 , Samokov
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      12 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Need for Speed located?
      Need for Speed is located in Borovets Mountain Bike Park, Samokov, Bulgaria. It is part of the Borovets Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.24723, 23.61017.
      ▼ How hard is Need for Speed?
      Need for Speed is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Need for Speed?
      The trail has 1,156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,693 ft to 5,850 ft.
      ▼ Is Need for Speed a point to point trail?
      Yes, Need for Speed is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Need for Speed?
      Need for Speed is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Need for Speed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Need for Speed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Need for Speed?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Need for Speed. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Need for Speed?
      Need for Speed is a very popular trail. There have been 930 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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