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1,407 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
726 ft
Altitude min
826 ft
Altitude max
820 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,204 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Red Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stainburn Forest
    Otley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34771 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14425 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #880 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #706 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • 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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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 121 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Red Descent Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Europe/London)
May 7, 2026
Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
Apr 29, 2025
 Dry, dusty and running well
Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:50am
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Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:49am
Apr 15, 2025
Jul 8, 2023 @ 3:16am
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on May 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Descent located?
      Red Descent is located in Stainburn Forest, Otley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stainburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.95678, -1.68307.
      ▼ How hard is Red Descent?
      Red Descent is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Descent?
      Red Descent has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 726 ft to 826 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Descent?
      Red Descent is 1,407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Red Descent. The trail is 1,407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Descent?
      Red Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 2,482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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