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1,895 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
418 ft
Altitude min
501 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
418 ft
Altitude end
-4.119%
Grade
-26.443%
Grade max
10.404%
Grade min
354 ft
Distance climb
1,417 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

U bend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Esholt Woods
    Leeds
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101604 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #371802 in Trail Running
    • #358742 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,486 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,981 in Trail Running
    • #7,188 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

U bend is a 578 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Leeds. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features jump, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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JumpsRock gardensRock slabs

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      Exploring Esholt Woods and Elland Park Woods
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      17:07 | 1400 | Sep 17, 2020 , Leeds
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is U bend located?
      U bend is located in Esholt Woods, Leeds, United Kingdom. It is part of the Esholt Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.86171, -1.71317.
      ▼ How hard is U bend?
      U bend is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 4.119%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for U bend?
      U bend has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 418 ft to 501 ft.
      ▼ Is U bend a point to point trail?
      U bend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is U bend?
      U bend is 1,895 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on U bend?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on U bend. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access U bend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to U bend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride U bend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride U bend. The trail is 1,895 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is U bend?
      U bend is a moderately popular trail. There have been 135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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