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1,532 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
1,386 ft
Altitude min
1,504 ft
Altitude max
1,504 ft
Altitude start
1,394 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
1,207 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
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Popty Ping Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1091 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2610 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Bikepark Wales

Popty Ping features a series of progressive table top jumps as well as smooth flowing berms to carve. If you are in intermediate level jumper looking for somewhere to practise this trail is ideal for you. There are lines of table tops and snaking turns as far as the eye can see.

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  • 19 miles average
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  • 23 miles avg distance
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        Directions to popty-ping trailhead (51.707410, -3.373580)
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        Popty Ping, Bike Park Wales
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        0:07 | 98 | May 14, 2025 , Abercanaid
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        0:14 | 63 | Apr 12, 2024 , Abercanaid
        youtuber E-BIKE vs BIKE PARK WALES. How Many Laps?
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        13:41 | 329 | Feb 18, 2024 , Abercanaid
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Popty Ping

        ▼ Where is Popty Ping located?
        Popty Ping is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.70741, -3.37358.
        ▼ How hard is Popty Ping?
        Popty Ping is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popty Ping?
        Popty Ping has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,386 ft to 1,504 ft.
        ▼ Is Popty Ping a point to point trail?
        Yes, Popty Ping is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Popty Ping?
        Popty Ping is 1,532 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popty Ping?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Popty Ping. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Popty Ping?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Popty Ping are:
        • May (43 activities)
        • July (41 activities)
        • August (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Popty Ping? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popty Ping are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Popty Ping?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Popty Ping. The trail is 1,532 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Popty Ping?
        Popty Ping is a very popular trail. There have been 10,806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,026 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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