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1,276 ft
Distance
-94 ft
Descent
00:01:14
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
727 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
821 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,158 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:01:14
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NPS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Descend Bike Park
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #214632 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster

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NPS is a 389 m moderately popular proline difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump and roller coaster. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 57 miles avg distance
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        Directions to nps trailhead (54.657990, -1.902170)

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        Videos

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        2011 Harthill NPS 4X
        mtb
        2:04 | 741 | Jul 28, 2011 , Bishop Auckland
        Fun in the sun at Caersws DH
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        0:58 | 140 | Jun 7, 2016 , Bishop Auckland
        Pedal Stroke - 2009
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        11:25 | 2370 | Nov 2, 2009 , Bishop Auckland
        Team CHR 2005 Ae Forest
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        9:58 | 383 | Apr 4, 2011 , Bishop Auckland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About NPS

        Where is NPS located?
        NPS is located in Descend Bike Park, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Descend Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.65799, -1.90217.
        How hard is NPS?
        NPS is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for NPS?
        The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 727 ft to 821 ft.
        Is NPS a point to point trail?
        Yes, NPS is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is NPS?
        NPS is 1,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on NPS?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on NPS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride NPS?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NPS are:
        • June (2 activities)
        • February (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access NPS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to NPS are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride NPS?
        The estimated time to ride NPS is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 1,276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is NPS?
        NPS is a moderately popular trail. There have been 622 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 638 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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