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2.2 miles
Distance
844 ft
Climb
-1,098 ft
Descent
01:06:56
Avg time
-254 ft
Altitude change
1,406 ft
Altitude min
2,480 ft
Altitude max
1,660 ft
Altitude start
1,407 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-78%
Grade max
76.8%
Grade min
5,223 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
01:06:56
Avg time

Hobcarton Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whinlatter
    Keswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75094 in E-Biking
    • #132706 in Trail Running
    • #126008 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

An absolute lakeand classic Climb is a carry but descent is amazing!

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hobcarton

        Where is Hobcarton located?
        Hobcarton is located in Whinlatter, Keswick, United Kingdom. It is part of the Whinlatter trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.59726, -3.22411.
        How hard is Hobcarton?
        Hobcarton is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Hobcarton?
        Hobcarton has 257 m of elevation gain. The trail has 335 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 429 m to 756 m.
        Is Hobcarton a point to point trail?
        Hobcarton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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