more stats
1,581 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
423 ft
Altitude min
515 ft
Altitude max
515 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,030 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Rooty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stanmer Park
    Brighton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #243727 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101675 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Brighton and Hove City Council

A fast, natural trail that forks left into a steep descent to finish.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 10 rides
  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Rooty Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:18pm (Europe/London)
Apr 20, 2026
Multiple trees along trail now cleared down to the intersection with the bridleway.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:45am (Europe/London)
Apr 10, 2026
 Multiple trees down across trail, can ride over or around. Will advise when cleared
Apr 19, 2021 @ 10:45am
Apr 19, 2021
more »
Status:
on Apr 20, 2026
Dry
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (154)
close
      Directions to rooty-425929 trailhead (50.873160, -0.117760)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      3 more »
      mtb
      103 |
      Apr 19, 2010 @ 1:04pm
      Apr 19, 2010
      mtb
      104 |
      Apr 19, 2010 @ 1:05pm
      Apr 19, 2010
      mtb
      116 |
      May 9, 2010 @ 8:03am
      May 9, 2010

      Videos

      11 more »
      new DH track up bedwyn
      mtb
      0:21 | 282 | Oct 25, 2009 , Brighton
      Aston Hill - Full Run - Ricochet DH Trail
      mtb
      2:13 | 196 | Feb 12, 2017 , Brighton
      GoPro Hero 3 Wiltshire, Devizes, Old moto track
      mtb
      0:28 | 417 | May 22, 2013 , Brighton
      FOD Downhill
      mtb
      4:44 | 243 | Sep 23, 2014 , Brighton

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Stanmer Park

      • #425929 - 681 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooty located?
      Rooty is located in Stanmer Park, Brighton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stanmer Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87316, -0.11776.
      ▼ How hard is Rooty?
      Rooty is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty?
      Rooty has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 423 ft to 515 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooty a point to point trail?
      Rooty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooty?
      Rooty is 1,581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rooty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rooty. The trail is 1,581 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooty?
      Rooty is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.