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1,726 ft
Distance
-188 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-188 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
1,545 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

Nitrous Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5724 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Nitrous is a highly rated 526 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 172 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,062 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Aug 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.25 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to nitrous trailhead (54.663450, -1.908660)
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      Photos

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      140 |
      Dec 4, 2017 @ 1:34am
      Dec 4, 2017
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      470 |
      Jan 16, 2017 @ 4:15am
      Jan 16, 2017

      Videos

      6 more »
      First ride: Hamsterley Forest
      mtb
      17:18 | 335 | Oct 4, 2020 , Bishop Auckland
      Hamsterley Forest Black and Red Trail Centre
      mtb
      11:16 | 354 | Sep 7, 2019 , Bishop Auckland
      Finish Line Crash
      mtb
      0:48 | 666 | Apr 19, 2016 , Bishop Auckland
      Hamsterley Accelerator and Nitrous
      mtb
      2:13 | 174 | Aug 21, 2015 , Bishop Auckland

      Routes with this trail

      175
      Hamsterley Red Route Featured
      ★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 1,802 ft • 42 • Loop •
      The full red look at Hamsterley forest. Starts with a long section of fire road, climbing and some short...
      122
      Just trails Red Route
      7 miles • 821 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
      A route that includes , , and .
      197
      Enduro Traing BM
      28 miles • 4,162 ft • 32 • Loop •
      good little loop round Hamsterley some of the trrails are not routed and climbs but good for some training
      4.4 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      AidanCKY AidanCKY
      Brilliant trail just like Accelerator before it.
      nathannnuk
      A lot of nice berms and a few jumps. Very flowy but a few easily manageable features. A nice skinny at the end made from rocks

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nitrous located?
      Nitrous is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.66345, -1.90866.
      ▼ How hard is Nitrous?
      Nitrous is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nitrous?
      The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ Is Nitrous a point to point trail?
      Yes, Nitrous is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nitrous?
      Nitrous is 1,726 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nitrous?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nitrous. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nitrous?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nitrous are:
      • August (71 activities)
      • March (61 activities)
      • May (61 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Nitrous? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nitrous are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nitrous?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Nitrous. The trail is 1,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nitrous?
      Nitrous is a very popular trail. There have been 14,472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,518 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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