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2,802 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
420 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude max
469 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance climb
1,450 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time
Super Nova Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaAshton Court
Bristol -
AKARed section, Red descent
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#29568 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2015
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Land Owner
Steeper and more technical than the Blue Nova trail. Contains berms, rollers, step ups, drop offs and rock gardens.
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since 2015Sponsor
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 213 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to super-nova trailhead
(51.445040, -2.657880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super Nova
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Where is Super Nova located?
Super Nova is located in Ashton Court, Bristol, United Kingdom. It is part of the Ashton Court trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.44504, -2.65788.
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How hard is Super Nova?
Super Nova is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Super Nova?
Super Nova has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 128 m to 143 m.
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Is Super Nova a point to point trail?
Yes, Super Nova is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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