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702 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
413 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
325 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
Avg time

Upper Red Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rushmere Trails
    Leighton Buzzard
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #217111 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67650 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,493 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,359 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greensands Trust

The upper Red Trail Cuts from Red Rum and traverses the hill with table top jumps and an option gap jump at the bottom (Black Grade).

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DropsJumps

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Red located?
      Upper Red is located in Rushmere Trails, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rushmere Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.95108, -0.67201.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Red?
      Upper Red is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Red?
      The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 413 ft to 455 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Red a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Red is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Red?
      Upper Red is 702 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Red?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Red. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Red?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Red are:
      • June (7 activities)
      • November (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Red? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Red are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Red?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Red. The trail is 702 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Red?
      Upper Red is a moderately popular trail. There have been 76 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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