more stats
722 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
678 ft
Altitude min
790 ft
Altitude max
790 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-55.7%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance down
00:01:12
Avg time

Pandemic Upper Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Donard Forest
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114496 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

Smooth near the top, gets rough in the exposed section near the power lines but becomes flowier after that.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.

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Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pandemic Upper Section located?
      Pandemic Upper Section is located in Donard Forest, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Donard Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.20331, -5.91412.
      ▼ How hard is Pandemic Upper Section?
      Pandemic Upper Section is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 15.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pandemic Upper Section?
      The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 678 ft to 790 ft.
      ▼ Is Pandemic Upper Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pandemic Upper Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pandemic Upper Section?
      Pandemic Upper Section is 722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pandemic Upper Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pandemic Upper Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pandemic Upper Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pandemic Upper Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pandemic Upper Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Pandemic Upper Section. The trail is 722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pandemic Upper Section?
      Pandemic Upper Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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