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1,280 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
1,091 ft
Altitude min
1,140 ft
Altitude max
1,091 ft
Altitude start
1,140 ft
Altitude end
3.845%
Grade
-6.966%
Grade max
16.418%
Grade min
958 ft
Distance climb
212 ft
Distance down
109 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Upper Red Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lee Quarry Bike Trails
    Rawtenstall
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #214194 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62555 in Trail Running
    • #7759 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Seasons
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Red option to continue the loop to the final decent. Stay left at the fork instead of going right over the rocks into the Black Descent. Great photo spot when you reach the loop back.

Can be pedalled up too, to connect back from the gravel path Seeking Moor, look out for and give way to downhill riders.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Upper Red Descent Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2025 @ 10:17am (Europe/London)
Sep 21, 2025
 Small diversion due to sinkhole
Feb 22, 2025 @ 3:36pm
Feb 22, 2025
Oct 31, 2024 @ 9:49am
Oct 31, 2024
Aug 6, 2019 @ 8:11am
Aug 6, 2019
May 16, 2019 @ 8:15am
May 16, 2019
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on Sep 21, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Red Descent

      ▼ Where is Upper Red Descent located?
      Upper Red Descent is located in Lee Quarry Bike Trails, Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lee Quarry Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.68447, -2.2143.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Red Descent?
      Upper Red Descent is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.845%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Red Descent?
      Upper Red Descent has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,091 ft to 1,140 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Red Descent a point to point trail?
      Upper Red Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Red Descent?
      Upper Red Descent is 1,280 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Red Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Red Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Red Descent?
      Upper Red Descent is best visited during: All Seasons.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Red Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Red Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Red Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Red Descent. The trail is 1,280 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 Descent?
      Upper Red Descent is a moderately popular trail. There have been 714 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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