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      This gnarly and natural red and black graded trail has all you could wish for on a mountain bike trail – flowing single track, drop-off slabs, berms and optional technical sections. Be ready to meet the Swamp Monster, brave the Water Splash and take on the mighty Murder Hill…

      The route is a network of single track sections linked by forest roads, so you can make up your own route and do as much or as little as you like. Do it all and you’ll rack up 12 miles (19.5 km) of riding, with more than 4½ miles (7.4 km) of single track. The single track is red graded, with a couple of optional – and very challenging – black graded sections.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: National Forest
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 5, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      15
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      9
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      15
      Trails Trail Running
      15
      Total Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      1,825 ft
      Total Vertical
      691 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      743 ft
      Reports
      19
      Photos
      21
      Completed Counter
      563

      Popular Achnabreac Mountain Biking Trails

      • 25 ★ 3.4 • 3,937 ft • 69 ft • 67 •
      Easy red trail descent with forest road climb and amazing panorama views from top. Tiny black trail at top but barely any speed needed for it. Badly signposted with the best trails at the top and the worst at the bottom. Takes ages to...
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 4,446 ft • 92 ft • 63 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 35 ★ 0.0 • 912 ft • 12 ft • 62 •
      Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 30 ★ 0.0 • 2,178 ft • 18 ft • 49 •
      Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 30 ★ 0.0 • 4,754 ft • 53 ft • 47 •
      Less popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 919 ft • 33 ft • 39 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 469 ft • 3 ft • 39 •
      Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,316 ft • 45 ft • 11 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Achnabreac Mountain Bike Routes

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      Photos of Achnabreac Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Achnabreac Mountain Bike

      Fire Tower
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      2:19 | 461 | Mar 15, 2015
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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Murder Hill
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      Murder Hill Bypass
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      Fire Tower
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      Forest Road
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      Water Splash
      Apr 22, 2019 @ 2:38am
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      Recent Comments

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      PsychoPetetrailBlack OptionThis feature is a red (except when wet). All...
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      Nearby Areas

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      Dunardry 1 33.7 km
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      Dunoon 119.2 km
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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike1514 miles1,824 ft6 miles692 ft
      #8,799#29021191329
      E-Bike1514 miles1,824 ft6 miles692 ft
      #5,993#2551834
      Gravel Bike710 miles676 ft3 miles627 ft
      #8,675#412
      Adaptive Bike48 miles607 ft3 miles620 ft
      #8,687#4131
      Winter Fat Bike912 miles1,421 ft5 miles620 ft
      #8,675#4128
      Horse12,907 ft23 ft
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      Hike1514 miles1,824 ft6 miles692 ft
      #10,072#266195
      Trail Running1514 miles1,824 ft6 miles692 ft
      #9,257#2481950

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      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Achnabreac?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Achnabreac are:
      • October (5 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
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      ▼ What is the longest trail in Achnabreac?
      The longest trail in Achnabreac is Murder Hill at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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      ▼ How many trails are in Achnabreac?
      Achnabreac has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Achnabreac to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Achnabreac?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Achnabreac is Murder Hill with 348 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Achnabreac?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Achnabreac is Murder Hill with 259 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Achnabreac?
      Achnabreac supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Achnabreac?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Achnabreac is Murder Hill Bypass with an average grade of 3.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Achnabreac?
      The overall region status for Achnabreac is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
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      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Achnabreac?
      Yes, Achnabreac supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Achnabreac that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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      • AM (1 activities)
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      The most popular Strava segments in Achnabreac are:
      • New tree town (665 athletes)
      • Skins Scramble (660 athletes)
      • Twisted Fire Starter Full + Black (645 athletes)
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