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860 ft
Distance
-262 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-261 ft
Altitude change
581 ft
Altitude min
843 ft
Altitude max
843 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-30.4%
Grade
-84.2%
Grade max
-10.9%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
778 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

NPS Top Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rostrevor Forest
    Rostrevor
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118542 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97795 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, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

NPS Top Section is a 262 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rostrevor. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 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.

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NPS Top Section Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:30am (Europe/Dublin)
Jul 11, 2026
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Feb 22, 2025 @ 4:22am
Feb 22, 2025
reporter 1st section might be clear, 2nd blocked by a massive tree and a few smaller ones
Mar 31, 2024 @ 10:19am
Mar 31, 2024
Full top section cleared off any sticks and debris, big tree also cut just after the 2nd drop in the gulley part, trail is running superb now but...
Apr 8, 2023 @ 9:04am
Apr 8, 2023
reporter Tree down just after trail centre crossing
Jul 31, 2021 @ 9:08am
Jul 31, 2021
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on Jul 11, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is NPS Top Section located?
      NPS Top Section is located in Rostrevor Forest, Rostrevor, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rostrevor Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.10403, -6.17258.
      How hard is NPS Top Section?
      NPS Top Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 30.4%.
      What is the elevation gain for NPS Top Section?
      The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 581 ft to 843 ft.
      Is NPS Top Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, NPS Top Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is NPS Top Section?
      NPS Top Section is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on NPS Top Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NPS Top Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access NPS Top Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NPS Top Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride NPS Top Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride NPS Top Section. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is NPS Top Section?
      NPS Top Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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