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1.5 miles
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-1,125 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time
-1,098 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
1,366 ft
Altitude max
1,354 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-69.8%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
922 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,142 ft
Distance flat
00:16:18
Avg time

Nípan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Esjan
    Reykjavík
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #254904 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Skógræktarfélag Reykjavíkur

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Nípan is a 2 km less popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Reykjavík. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm, rock face, rock garden, roller coaster and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nípan located?
      Nípan is located in Esjan, Reykjavík, Iceland. It is part of the Esjan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 64.22454, -21.68122.
      ▼ How hard is Nípan?
      Nípan is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nípan?
      Nípan has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 1,366 ft.
      ▼ Is Nípan a point to point trail?
      Yes, Nípan is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nípan?
      Nípan is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nípan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nípan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nípan?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nípan are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Nípan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nípan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nípan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Nípan. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nípan?
      Nípan is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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