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1,115 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
426 ft
Altitude min
457 ft
Altitude max
457 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
906 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Second Hand Shovel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rushmere Trails
    Leighton Buzzard
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40052 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Greensands Trust

Rushmere Mini Downhill trail. Nice berms, small jumps, and a big (but rollable) jump at the end.

Access Info

Access to these additional routes therefore requires a Greensand Bike Pass which can be purchased below for either an individual or family* group as either an annual option, valid for one year from the date of purchase, or as a Day Pass. The Pass protects both the user and landowner against third-party liability and helps to fund the maintenance and the safety checks of these paths. The rules differ for the various schemes due to matters such as insurance so please check the individual terms and conditions carefully. Please note purchase of a Greensand Bike Pass entitles the holder to ride permissive cycling trails at Rushmere Country Park – it does not guarantee or include access to parking.

https://www.greensandtrust.org/Event/rushmere-bike-pass

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        Directions to second-hand-shovel trailhead (51.951330, -0.672960)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Second Hand Shovel

        ▼ Where is Second Hand Shovel located?
        Second Hand Shovel is located in Rushmere Trails, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rushmere Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.95133, -0.67296.
        ▼ How hard is Second Hand Shovel?
        Second Hand Shovel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Second Hand Shovel?
        Second Hand Shovel has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 426 ft to 457 ft.
        ▼ Is Second Hand Shovel a point to point trail?
        Yes, Second Hand Shovel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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