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1.2 miles
Distance
-421 ft
Descent
00:06:06
Avg time
-423 ft
Altitude change
1,214 ft
Altitude min
1,637 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
1,214 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
85 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
430 ft
Distance flat
00:06:06
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Sixtapod Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2269 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    BikePark Wales

Sixtapod is the longest and probably most popular trail on the mountain. Riders of any ability can enjoy this trail. It starts in the open on rocky ground and then enters the woods to take in a series of jumps, rollers and berms. Stand by the side of this trail and listen to the laughs of other riders heading down the hill. Definitely a classic.

source: BikePark Wales

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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        Directions to sixtapod trailhead (51.713700, -3.384990)

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        youtuber Sixtapod - Willy Waver - Bike Park Wales 2024
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        9:13 | 153 | May 2, 2024 , Abercanaid
        EMTB Blue Trails
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        24:03 | 215 | Mar 2, 2021 , Abercanaid
        youtuber Sixtapod Bike Park Wales - Full Run, A Little...
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        4:32 | 657 | Mar 16, 2020 , Abercanaid
        Bike Park Wales Sixtapod - Blue - 2018
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        5:28 | 365 | Aug 6, 2018 , Abercanaid

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sixtapod

        ▼ Where is Sixtapod located?
        Sixtapod is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.7137, -3.38499.
        ▼ How hard is Sixtapod?
        Sixtapod is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sixtapod?
        The trail has 128 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 370 m to 499 m.
        ▼ How long is Sixtapod?
        Sixtapod is 1.9 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sixtapod?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sixtapod. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sixtapod?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sixtapod are:
        • August (116 activities)
        • July (85 activities)
        • May (82 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sixtapod? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sixtapod are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sixtapod?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sixtapod. The trail is 1.9 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sixtapod?
        Sixtapod is a very popular trail. There have been 12,248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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