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781 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
147 ft
Altitude max
147 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time

Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Philips Park
    Manchester
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20258 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,116 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #926 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    Foresty commission

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AI Generated Description

Start is a 238 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Manchester. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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      Dec 24, 2008 @ 8:18am
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      Dec 25, 2008 @ 2:05pm
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      Jul 20, 2009 @ 12:43pm
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      Jan 24, 2012 @ 11:12am
      Jan 24, 2012

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      0:41 | 91 | Mar 5, 2011 , Manchester
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      0:19 | 106 | Nov 24, 2009 , Manchester
      Racers Guild April 2009
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      2:46 | 287 | Apr 10, 2009 , Manchester
      Oh my ffing hip
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      0:05 | 223 | Oct 8, 2019 , Manchester
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Start located?
      Start is located in Philips Park, Manchester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Philips Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.52668, -2.30504.
      ▼ How hard is Start?
      Start is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Start?
      Start has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 147 ft.
      ▼ Is Start a point to point trail?
      Yes, Start is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Start?
      Start is 781 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Start?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Start. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Start?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Start are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Start. The trail is 781 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Start?
      Start is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 106 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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