more stats
1,558 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-268 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-263 ft
Altitude change
1,027 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude max
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
1,417 ft
Distance down
00:03:45
Avg time

Spiders Ken Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Wrekin
    Telford
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19398 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,409 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,038 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face

Very steep, rutted trail off to the left of the wrekin. It starts off fairly easy but goes into lots of steep, rutted turns with roots, rocks and some drops.

Tags
AlpineBermsDropsRock slabs

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  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Spiders Ken Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2024 @ 1:29am
Jul 17, 2024
Nov 21, 2021 @ 1:04am
Nov 21, 2021
Nov 11, 2020 @ 1:07am
Nov 11, 2020
Sep 9, 2020 @ 2:40am
Sep 9, 2020
grippy goodness
Jul 25, 2020 @ 11:35pm
Jul 25, 2020
Last night rain washed the trail clean , loads of grip to be found
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on Jul 17, 2024
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 20%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Eiger3822
      Very spicy. Very steep, roots, rocks nd drops. Drops not rollable! Take it steady.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spiders Ken located?
      Spiders Ken is located in The Wrekin, Telford, United Kingdom. It is part of the The Wrekin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.66925, -2.55146.
      ▼ How hard is Spiders Ken?
      Spiders Ken is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spiders Ken?
      Spiders Ken has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,027 ft to 1,290 ft.
      ▼ Is Spiders Ken a point to point trail?
      Spiders Ken is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spiders Ken?
      Spiders Ken is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spiders Ken?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spiders Ken. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spiders Ken? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spiders Ken are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spiders Ken?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Spiders Ken. The trail is 1,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spiders Ken?
      Spiders Ken is a very popular trail. There have been 848 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 858 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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