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1.1 miles
Distance
-878 ft
Descent
00:08:17
Avg time
-880 ft
Altitude change
735 ft
Altitude min
1,615 ft
Altitude max
1,615 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:08:17
Avg time

Root Manoeuvres Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81108 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,581 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,683 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

Root Manoeuvres is our longest and most technical red trail. It combines gnarly rock sections, black split lines, rooty off camber sections all with a helping of bar dragging berms. As it’s predominantly an unsurfaced trail bring your waterproofs because you are going to get muddy

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRooty

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  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 260 rides
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      5:16 | 91 | Apr 30, 2024 , Abercanaid
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      5:04 | 495 | May 30, 2020 , Abercanaid
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      2:28 | 413 | Apr 2, 2020 , Abercanaid
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      4:46 | 74 | Jul 12, 2018 , Abercanaid
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Manoeuvres located?
      Root Manoeuvres is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.71014, -3.3778.
      ▼ How hard is Root Manoeuvres?
      Root Manoeuvres is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 15.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Manoeuvres?
      The trail has 878 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 735 ft to 1,615 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Manoeuvres a point to point trail?
      Yes, Root Manoeuvres is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Manoeuvres?
      Root Manoeuvres is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Manoeuvres?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Manoeuvres. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Manoeuvres?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Manoeuvres are:
      • May (25 activities)
      • August (24 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Root Manoeuvres? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Manoeuvres are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Manoeuvres?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Root Manoeuvres. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Manoeuvres?
      Root Manoeuvres is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,713 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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