more stats
1,480 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
721 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
723 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
148 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Red Ascent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stainburn Forest
    Otley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37809 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4483 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

A short, flowing single track loop through the trees returning through the recently clearfelled area with great views of the Washburn Valley.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 109 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Red Ascent Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
Apr 29, 2025
 Dry, dusty and running well
Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:50am
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:49am
Apr 15, 2025
Oct 14, 2022 @ 7:00pm
Oct 14, 2022
Jun 18, 2022 @ 8:23am
Jun 18, 2022
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Status:
on Apr 29, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 29%
      2 ★ 14%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Ascent located?
      Red Ascent is located in Stainburn Forest, Otley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stainburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.95346, -1.68267.
      ▼ How hard is Red Ascent?
      Red Ascent is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Ascent?
      Red Ascent has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 721 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Ascent?
      Red Ascent is 1,480 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Ascent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Ascent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Ascent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Ascent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Ascent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Red Ascent. The trail is 1,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Ascent?
      Red Ascent is a very popular trail. There have been 2,807 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,899 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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