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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaHamsterley Forest
Bishop Auckland -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#25512 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 70 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 559 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Directions to section-13 trailhead
(54.657130, -1.897500)
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Hamsterley Red Route Featured
★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 1,802 ft • 42 • Loop •
The full red look at Hamsterley forest. Starts with a long section of fire road, climbing and some short...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Section 13
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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.
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How hard is Section 13?
Section 13 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
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What is the elevation gain for Section 13?
Section 13 has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 34 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 273 m to 303 m.
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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.
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