PHD Upper

Pemberton

Ride slab after slab on one of South Rutherford's most technical downhill runs.

Mountain Biking Severe

Distance: 725 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 156 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 727 m
High Point: 883 m
Gradient: 12˚

Ride slab after slab on one of South Rutherford's most acclaimed downhill runs, Upper PHD. This double black diamond of a ride has a pucker factor that exceeds any other trail around and to make it even more rowdy, narrow lines between the slabs make it hard to keep your flow. Scout any feature prior to riding and consider saving this ride for the driest of conditions.

Description

Upper PHD is accessed from the top of the South Rutherford Access Road and ends further down the road. Continue onto Middle PHD if you don't want the fun to end!

Source

Difficulty

Severe

Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.