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781 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
771 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
775 ft
Altitude start
804 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Root 666 Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150451 in Trail Running
    • #73733 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Root 666 Climb is a 238 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 387 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Directions to root-666-climb trailhead (54.675820, -1.897800)

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        Routes with this trail

        28 miles 4,162 ft 32 Loop
        good little loop round Hamsterley some of the trrails are not routed and climbs but good for some training
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root 666 Climb

        Where is Root 666 Climb located?
        Root 666 Climb is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.67582, -1.8978.
        How hard is Root 666 Climb?
        Root 666 Climb is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Root 666 Climb?
        Root 666 Climb has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 771 ft to 804 ft.
        Is Root 666 Climb a point to point trail?
        Root 666 Climb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Root 666 Climb?
        Root 666 Climb is 781 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Root 666 Climb?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Root 666 Climb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Root 666 Climb?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root 666 Climb are:
        • August (15 activities)
        • February (15 activities)
        • July (15 activities)
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        How do I access Root 666 Climb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root 666 Climb are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Root 666 Climb?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Root 666 Climb. The trail is 781 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Root 666 Climb?
        Root 666 Climb is a very popular trail. There have been 5,351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,456 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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