more stats
994 ft
Distance
-230 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-230 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude max
535 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
-10.9%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance down
00:01:20
Avg time

NPS Bottom Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rostrevor Forest
    Rostrevor
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #112695 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82775 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,884 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,762 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

NPS Bottom Section is a 303 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rostrevor. Riders describe it as faint trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, jump, gap jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the Red XC trails! This is a DH trail and is considerably steeper and more challenging than the black XC loop, even when dry.

Tags
BermsFaint trailJumpsRock gardens

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NPS Bottom Section Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2025 @ 11:51am
Jun 30, 2025
Many many huge trees down after the steep gullies. No point in riding this unfortunately. Will take significant work to clear.
Feb 22, 2025 @ 3:22am
Feb 22, 2025
reporter At least 2 big trees down blocking top of trail
Mar 18, 2023 @ 8:08pm
Mar 18, 2023
Mar 26, 2022 @ 3:58am
Mar 26, 2022
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Jul 31, 2021 @ 9:09am
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on Jun 30, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      woody-g
      Trail closed, many many trees down halfway down. No point doing this trail until they are cleared. Huge trees.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NPS Bottom Section located?
      NPS Bottom Section is located in Rostrevor Forest, Rostrevor, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rostrevor Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.1044, -6.17589.
      ▼ How hard is NPS Bottom Section?
      NPS Bottom Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 23.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NPS Bottom Section?
      The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 535 ft.
      ▼ Is NPS Bottom Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, NPS Bottom Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NPS Bottom Section?
      NPS Bottom Section is 994 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NPS Bottom Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NPS Bottom Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NPS Bottom Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NPS Bottom Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NPS Bottom Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride NPS Bottom Section. The trail is 994 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NPS Bottom Section?
      NPS Bottom Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 168 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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