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2.0 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-940 ft
Descent
00:07:05
Avg time
-859 ft
Altitude change
874 ft
Altitude min
1,738 ft
Altitude max
1,733 ft
Altitude start
874 ft
Altitude end
-52.368%
Grade max
29.811%
Grade min
1,133 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
425 ft
Distance flat
00:07:05
Avg time

West DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Capela
    Ramnicu Valcea
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309097 in Trail Running
    • #299376 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #327 in Mountain Biking · Romania [+]
    • #668 in Trail Running
    • #731 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    april to december
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2013

Built in 2013 by Gheorghiu Silviu and Gheorghiu Radu. It is currently the longest and most maintained DH trail in the region. Very low pedestrian traffic, sometimes there are goats and dogs in the way, rain makes some parts pretty interesting.

Access Info

From Boul de Piatra or Dealul Malului only by walking.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
WallrideWater source

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West DH Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2020 @ 12:25pm
Jun 28, 2020
Fun and flowy ! More like a family train as it is quite easy. Suggestion for the builders: mark the lower alternative that goes to the left of the...
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Directions to west-dh trailhead (45.119320, 24.346420)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West DH located?
      West DH is located in Capela, Ramnicu Valcea, Romania. It is part of the Capela trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.11932, 24.34642.
      ▼ How hard is West DH?
      West DH is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West DH?
      West DH has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 940 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 874 ft to 1,738 ft.
      ▼ Is West DH a point to point trail?
      West DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is West DH?
      West DH is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West DH?
      West DH is best visited during: april to december.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West DH?
      The estimated time to ride West DH is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is West DH?
      West DH is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 16 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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