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SaveArklow trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Ballymoyle Hill.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 7
- 8
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 25
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,938 ft
- Total Vertical
- 677 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 903 ft
- Reports
- 254
- Photos
- 35
- Completed Counter
- 4,963
Sub Regions
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Ballymoyle Hill
- 6
- 7
- 1
Popular Arklow Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,696 ft • 0 ft • 215 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, bridge, jump, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,398 ft • 0 ft • 208 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, bridge, jump, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,129 ft • 0 ft • 192 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,273 ft • 0 ft • 187 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, bridge, jump, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 1,168 ft • 4 ft • 182 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, bridge, jump, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,043 ft • 0 ft • 178 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, jump, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 1,024 ft • 0 ft • 178 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, jump, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 705 ft • 0 ft • 171 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, jump, rock face, rock garden and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Arklow Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Arklow Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Access (lower area) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Access (high area) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| SpoungeBob | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Black Panther | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Gulley Run | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Sasquatch (lower) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| DH HushMTB | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Access (mid area) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Big Jonney (middle) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 | ||
| Big Jonney (upper) | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:08pm (Europe/Dublin) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | slundy99 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| slundy99 | add | report | activity #103552431 and 1 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:07am Sep 11, 2026 |
| slundy99 | add | report | activity #103552423 and 13 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:07am Sep 11, 2026 |
| jalowaEGc5H8 | ridden | trail | activity #102697873 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:57am Aug 30, 2026 |
| jalowaEGc5H8 | ridden | trail | activity #102697771 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:56am Aug 30, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #101907918 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 4:58am Aug 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Wet and slippy | Oct 25, 2020 @ 6:53am Oct 25, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge10 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 27 | 12 miles | 5,938 ft | 9 miles | 676 ft | #1,745 | #4 | 35 | 254 | 1 | 2,065 | |
| E-Bike | 25 | 11 miles | 5,118 ft | 8 miles | 676 ft | #1,481 | #12 | 254 | 1 | 515 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 1,539 ft | 3 miles | 627 ft | #8,020 | #18 | 13 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 1,201 ft | 1 mile | 627 ft | #848 | #13 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 692 ft | 49 ft | #8,020 | #18 | 7 | ||||||
| Hike | 9 | 7 miles | 1,975 ft | 4 miles | 630 ft | #2,922 | #15 | 228 | 19 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 7 miles | 1,975 ft | 4 miles | 630 ft | #2,396 | #15 | 228 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Arklow?
Arklow has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Arklow?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Arklow are:
- Big Jonney (lower) (4.2/5)
- Big Jonney (upper) (4.2/5)
- Sasquatch (middle) (4.2/5)
- Big Jonney (middle) (4.2/5)
- Sasquatch (lower) (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Arklow?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Arklow. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Arklow?
The longest trail in Arklow is Pipeline at 3,668 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Arklow?
The best hiking trails in Arklow are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Arklow?
The best trail running trails in Arklow are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Arklow?
Arklow has a total of 27 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Arklow to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Arklow?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Arklow is Access DH with 31 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Arklow?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Arklow is DH HushMTB with 613 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Arklow?
Arklow supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Arklow?
The following bike services are available in Arklow:
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Arklow?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Arklow is Access DH with an average grade of 9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Arklow?
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Are the trails open in Arklow?
The overall region status for Arklow is Clear / Green. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Arklow?
Yes, Arklow supports e-bike riding. There are 24 trails in Arklow that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Arklow?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Arklow are: View all mountain biking routes in Arklow.
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What is the highest summit in Arklow?
The highest summit in Arklow is Croghan Kinsella East Top at 1,854 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Arklow?
The most popular Strava segments in Arklow are:
- The Doors (942 athletes)
- dw seg 3 (881 athletes)
- Afternoon Delight (733 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Arklow?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Arklow. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Arklow?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Arklow. View all adaptive trails in Arklow for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Arklow?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Arklow directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Arklow?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Arklow are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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