A brilliant, flowing descent, you've earned this one with the big fireroad climb! Rated blue or moderate, it's not the most challenging singletrack trail, but one that everyone will no doubt enjoy.

The trail is really well surfaced so it's good to ride year round.

James

January 23, 2022

Mountain biking

A fantastic flowing descent down to the bottom of the valley.

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Elevation 290 m

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