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1,722 ft
Distance
-227 ft
Descent
00:02:32
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
542 ft
Altitude max
542 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,483 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:02:32
Avg time
Ganol DH Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaForest Ganol
Tongwynlais -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyRed (2 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Land OwnerCity of Cardiff
Excellent short downhill trail. Best ridden in dry conditions. Can get very muddy and slippery when wet.
Access Info
Single track/ fire road climb from Forest Fawr car park
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 90 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to ganol-dh trailhead
(51.540640, -3.236930)
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Apr 18, 2016 , Tongwynlais
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ganol DH
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Where is Ganol DH located?
Ganol DH is located in Forest Ganol, Tongwynlais, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest Ganol trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.54064, -3.23693.
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How hard is Ganol DH?
Ganol DH is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Ganol DH?
The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 315 ft to 542 ft.
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Is Ganol DH a point to point trail?
Yes, Ganol DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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