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636 ft
Distance
-102 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
356 ft
Altitude min
457 ft
Altitude max
457 ft
Altitude start
356 ft
Altitude end
-15.965%
Grade
-22.959%
Grade max
-8.606%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance down
00:01:41
Avg time

Ski Direct Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haughmond Hill
    Shrewsbury
  • AKA
    Wow! The Only Way is Down!
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32753 in E-Biking
    • #105836 in Trail Running
    • #133742 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is the direct, but strangely a lot easier, than the twisty The Only Way Is Down trail. Keep a straight line crossing the other trail a few times. As the other trail straightens out for the big jump, keep right and bear right all the way down until joining just before the finish. The Drop is just before the end and is avoidable.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ski Direct

        Where is Ski Direct located?
        Ski Direct is located in Haughmond Hill, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It is part of the Haughmond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.71589, -2.67446.
        How hard is Ski Direct?
        Ski Direct is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.965%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Ski Direct?
        The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 356 ft to 457 ft.
        Is Ski Direct a point to point trail?
        Ski Direct is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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