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2.0 miles
Distance
710 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
00:45:02
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
914 ft
Altitude min
1,683 ft
Altitude max
983 ft
Altitude start
914 ft
Altitude end
-0.652%
Grade
-41.993%
Grade max
42.662%
Grade min
4,918 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:45:02
Avg time

Old Corpse Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penrith
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141972 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #218993 in E-Biking
    • #318459 in Trail Running
    • #307512 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,082 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,095 in E-Biking
    • #6,596 in Trail Running
    • #5,773 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Rocky switchbacks and tech sections on nice steep single track with a great view recommended after dry weather. holds evening sunshine

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DropsRock gardens

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  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Old Corpse Road Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2024 @ 7:01am
Oct 20, 2024
 bit muddy on the top with standing water on most of the trail.
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Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Corpse Road located?
      Old Corpse Road is located in Penrith, United Kingdom. It is part of the Penrith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.50571, -2.76674.
      ▼ How hard is Old Corpse Road?
      Old Corpse Road is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.652%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Corpse Road?
      Old Corpse Road has 710 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 778 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 914 ft to 1,683 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Corpse Road a point to point trail?
      Old Corpse Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Corpse Road?
      Old Corpse Road is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Corpse Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Corpse Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Corpse Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes to ride Old Corpse Road. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Corpse Road?
      Old Corpse Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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