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2,100 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
645 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
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Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanchurch
    Stoke on Trent
  • AKA
    XC Beside Road
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #126602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24462 in E-Biking
    • #39525 in Trail Running
    • #169062 in Hiking
    • #5297 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The trail first used in 2010 Midlands XC.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Path

        ▼ Where is Path located?
        Path is located in Hanchurch, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hanchurch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.9541, -2.24581.
        ▼ How hard is Path?
        Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Path?
        The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 573 ft to 645 ft.
        ▼ Is Path a point to point trail?
        Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Path?
        Path is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Path are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
        • March (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Path. The trail is 2,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Path?
        Path is a very popular trail. There have been 1,502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,895 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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