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2,083 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-174 ft
Altitude change
1,285 ft
Altitude min
1,470 ft
Altitude max
1,460 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
1,542 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time

Vanta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    BikePark Wales
    Abercanaid
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39918 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump

This line starts in the woods, then pops out into the open. It includes 18 mandatory gap jumps (incuding the hip where the line turns right), some of them being absolutely massive and trickable. The line ends in a split where you can hip either to the left or the right.

Vanta was created by Laurie Greenland and Duncan Ferris in 2021, and premiered on youtube in the Red Bull "Sound of Speed" video in September that year.

First big event (after some Covid related events hiatus) was April 26th 2022 - where lots of UK's best pro riders had a wonderful afternoon ... you'll find their videos with "Vanta Jam".

source: video of the Vanta construction
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Suitable for highly skilled and experienced riders only.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vanta

        ▼ Where is Vanta located?
        Vanta is located in BikePark Wales, Abercanaid, United Kingdom. It is part of the BikePark Wales trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.71759, -3.38483.
        ▼ How hard is Vanta?
        Vanta is rated as Proline difficulty. The average grade is 8.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vanta?
        Vanta has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,285 ft to 1,470 ft.
        ▼ Is Vanta a point to point trail?
        Yes, Vanta is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Vanta?
        Vanta is 2,083 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vanta?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vanta. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vanta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vanta are:
        • May (10 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vanta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vanta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vanta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vanta. The trail is 2,083 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Vanta?
        Vanta is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 883 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 906 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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