more stats
2,756 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
995 ft
Altitude max
993 ft
Altitude start
895 ft
Altitude end
-11.315%
Grade max
4.51%
Grade min
464 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
573 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Section 13 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25512 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fast, flowing & fun. A prepared track with high speed gentle drop off's& berms, 'skills' elements on the upper part including some rock garden and some table tops & jumps towards the bottom.
Useable in all weather conditions.

Access Info

Part of the Red Route at Hamsterley forest. Details can be found online or collect a map from the little bike shop at the main car park.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 614 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
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      Directions to section-13 trailhead (54.657130, -1.897500)
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      Videos

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      Hamsterley MTB: Section 13 22.01.23
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      3:08 | 446 | Apr 20, 2023 , Bishop Auckland
      First ride: Hamsterley Forest
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      17:18 | 366 | Oct 4, 2020 , Bishop Auckland
      Hamsterley Section 13 Tim
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      856 | Sep 1, 2017 , Bishop Auckland
      13. Escaping the flys
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      2:09 | 193 | Jul 16, 2017 , Bishop Auckland

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      nathannnuk
      Really good fast trail with very manageable features and easy to pick up some speed on
      Bobman64
      Excellent trail, choice of lines, but the drop offs and rocks are easily manageable

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 13 located?
      Section 13 is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.65713, -1.8975.
      ▼ How hard is Section 13?
      Section 13 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 13?
      Section 13 has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 995 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 13 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Section 13 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Section 13?
      Section 13 is 2,756 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 13?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 13. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Section 13?
      Section 13 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Section 13? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 13 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 13?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Section 13. The trail is 2,756 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 13?
      Section 13 is a very popular trail. There have been 8,319 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,589 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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