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1,250 ft
Distance
-40 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
584 ft
Altitude max
584 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
1,096 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Rooty Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Caerphilly
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #182097 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36781 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,544 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,012 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

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Rooty Run is a 381 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Caerphilly. Riders describe it as rooty. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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DropsJumpsRooty

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  • 11 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Rooty Run Trail Reports

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May 17, 2025 @ 8:45am
May 17, 2025
Aug 8, 2024 @ 4:40am
Aug 8, 2024
 Very slippery
Jun 26, 2022 @ 3:40am
Jun 26, 2022
Mar 14, 2021 @ 5:49am
Mar 14, 2021
 Deel mud - wellies needed in parts
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooty Run located?
      Rooty Run is located in Caerphilly, United Kingdom. It is part of the Caerphilly trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.57756, -3.14437.
      ▼ How hard is Rooty Run?
      Rooty Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty Run?
      The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 584 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooty Run a point to point trail?
      Rooty Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooty Run?
      Rooty Run is 1,250 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rooty Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rooty Run. The trail is 1,250 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooty Run?
      Rooty Run is a very popular trail. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 406 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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