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797 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
408 ft
Altitude min
476 ft
Altitude max
476 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-47.7%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
797 ft
Distance down
00:04:37
Avg time

Shining Middle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shining Cliff Woods
    Wirksworth
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #170799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67698 in Trail Running
    • #67296 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

One of several trails down the hill, with drops and jumps.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shining Middle

        Where is Shining Middle located?
        Shining Middle is located in Shining Cliff Woods, Wirksworth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Shining Cliff Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.07512, -1.5029.
        How hard is Shining Middle?
        Shining Middle is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Shining Middle?
        The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 408 ft to 476 ft.
        Is Shining Middle a point to point trail?
        Shining Middle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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