Razorback - A Short Black Graded Descent

The Black Trail at Grizedale is a very technical descent, intended only for experienced mountain bikers with a high level of technical ability. We recommend riding a full-suspension bike if you plan to take it on.

British Cycling describes black-graded trails as having unavoidable features such as jumps and drop-offs that aren't rollable at slow speeds. They also require a high level of fitness, as you don't want to be pushed to your physical limits while dealing with challenging technical terrain.

The Black Trail itself is relatively short, taking around 2 minutes to descend, but there's plenty packed into that short section. It starts near the top of the first singletrack climb on the North Face Trail.

To find it, continue straight at the fire road junction after the second red-graded singletrack section on your left. Follow the fire road for a few hundred metres and you'll find the entrance to the Black Trail on your right.

The descent features a mixture of doubles, triples, step-downs, berms and small drops, making it a short but demanding challenge for experienced riders.

If you're unsure whether it's suitable for you, come and speak to us at the bike hire desk. We can talk you through the trail and suggest alternatives if you'd prefer something a little less technical.