more stats
1,803 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
-147 ft
Altitude change
439 ft
Altitude min
586 ft
Altitude max
586 ft
Altitude start
439 ft
Altitude end
-8.159%
Grade
-30.426%
Grade max
2.953%
Grade min
67 ft
Distance climb
1,737 ft
Distance down
00:01:00
Avg time

Rip Van Winkle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Surrey Hills
    Dorking
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #331767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355722 in Trail Running
    • #344189 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,908 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,588 in Trail Running
    • #6,771 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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AI Generated Description

Rip Van Winkle is a 550 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Dorking. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Jun 25, 2017
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Rip Van Winkle Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2021 @ 11:12pm
Jul 1, 2021
Jul 1, 2021 @ 11:12pm
Jul 1, 2021
Trail closed but rideable from turn at old Ewe avoiding Nt conservation area
May 20, 2020 @ 1:31am
May 20, 2020
Closed by National Trust to avoid damage to sensitive area.
Apr 7, 2019 @ 11:22pm
Apr 7, 2019
Closed to due to forestry work
Apr 7, 2019 @ 11:19pm
Apr 7, 2019
Currently closed due to Forestry work
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      10AbersJ
      This trail is closed and rangers have put a sign at the top to discourage riding. It’s damaging ancient woodland. Recommend ricin beans instead
      Aynja
      Currently not rideable due to forestry work.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rip Van Winkle located?
      Rip Van Winkle is located in Surrey Hills, Dorking, United Kingdom. It is part of the Surrey Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.24447, -0.37543.
      ▼ How hard is Rip Van Winkle?
      Rip Van Winkle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.159%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rip Van Winkle?
      Rip Van Winkle has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 439 ft to 586 ft.
      ▼ Is Rip Van Winkle a point to point trail?
      Rip Van Winkle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rip Van Winkle?
      Rip Van Winkle is 1,803 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rip Van Winkle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rip Van Winkle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rip Van Winkle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rip Van Winkle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rip Van Winkle?
      The estimated time to ride Rip Van Winkle is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 1,803 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rip Van Winkle?
      Rip Van Winkle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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