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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 25, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      24
      Trails Mountain Bike
      24
      Trails E-Bike
      24
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Total Distance
      15 miles
      Total Descent
      3,832 ft
      Total Vertical
      911 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,002 ft
      Reports
      249
      Photos
      140
      Ridden Counter
      1,031

      Photos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike

      24 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:20am
      Aug 15, 2023
      25 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:20am
      Aug 15, 2023
      23 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:20am
      Aug 15, 2023
      14 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      12 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
      13 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
      16 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
      16 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023

      Videos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike

      Didn'tTightenTheBarsGodSake
      0:16 | 217 | May 18, 2018
      StoneyMollan kicker
      0:22 | 196 | May 18, 2018
      Glen Loin Fire Road descents
      2:41 | 140 | Nov 20, 2016
      Wet AF Ben Bouie! - Helensburgh
      0:45 | 365 | Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh
      Ben Bouie Decent
      7:41 | 697 | Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Farm Track
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 12:12pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      IdealTrail Running huck-lover
      Ben Bouie Descent
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 12:12pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      IdealTrail Running huck-lover
      Xmas Tree View
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 12:12pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      IdealTrail Running huck-lover
      Landy Track
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 12:12pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      IdealTrail Running huck-lover
      Social Distancing
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 5:43pm
      Dec 16, 2024
      Wetsmogweegie
      Killoeter Escarpment Direct
      May 27, 2024 @ 1:22am
      May 27, 2024
      Dry All clear now! Wind blow has been cleared...PHmotorsport
      Slippery Fish
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 10:45am
      Nov 17, 2023
      Wetthere is a passable route there if you...smogweegie
      The Other Top
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      Variablehuck-lover
      Path
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      VariableTree has fallen and the bench has been...huck-lover
      Ben Bouie Climb
      Mar 22, 2023 @ 8:20pm
      Mar 22, 2023
      Variablehuck-lover

      Activity Feed

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      zombiewrenchwishlistregionactivity #71072314
      May 5, 2025 @ 3:23pm
      May 5, 2025
      huck-loveraddreportactivity #70336711 and 3 more
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 6:16am
      Apr 25, 2025
      allyharpwishlisttrailactivity #63919381
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 3:08pm
      Jan 1, 2025
      smogweegieaddreportactivity #63225809
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 5:43pm
      Dec 16, 2024
      Craig085commenttrailactivity #61194564
      Nov 1, 2024 @ 7:29am
      Nov 1, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Craig085trailSlippery FishNo real trail, area has been felled
      Nov 1, 2024 @ 7:30am
      Nov 1, 2024
      Craig085trailSlippery FishPretty boggy in places
      Nov 1, 2024 @ 7:29am
      Nov 1, 2024
      PHmotorsportreportSocial DistancingDidn't even think to check this when I was up...
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 7:20am
      Oct 30, 2023
      smogweegiereportSocial DistancingYep, it's a work in progress but cutting back...
      Oct 19, 2023 @ 1:24am
      Oct 19, 2023
      supersandorreportHame'll Dae MeTrees still down not sure how to access the...
      Aug 1, 2022 @ 7:33am
      Aug 1, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Helensburgh 1 84.3 km
      Conic Hill 4 17.9 km
      Old Kilpatrick 8 188.4 km
      The Whangie 19.8 km
      Beinn Bhreac9.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2415 miles3,832 ft8 miles912 ft
      #4,621#192137249766
      E-Bike2415 miles3,832 ft8 miles912 ft
      #2,057#1343197523
      Hike2013 miles3,100 ft7 miles912 ft
      #3,988#121237115
      Trail Running2013 miles3,100 ft7 miles912 ft
      #4,000#121236118
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