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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
      Caution as of Aug 9, 2021

      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
      235
      Photos
      135
      Ridden Counter
      816

      Photos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike

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      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:20am
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      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
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      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
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      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
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      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023
      trail: The Strone
      4 |
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:16am
      Aug 15, 2023

      Videos of Ben Bowie Mountain Bike

      Didn'tTightenTheBarsGodSake
      0:16 | 211 | May 18, 2018
      StoneyMollan kicker
      0:22 | 187 | May 18, 2018
      Glen Loin Fire Road descents
      2:41 | 137 | Nov 20, 2016
      Wet AF Ben Bouie! - Helensburgh
      1:45 | 271 | Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh
      Ben Bouie Decent
      7:41 | 579 | Sep 25, 2019 , Helensburgh

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Slippery Fish
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 10:45am
      Nov 17, 2023
      Wetsmogweegiethere is a passable route there if you...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Social Distancing
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 10:47am
      Nov 17, 2023
      WetWet but does not really affect the flow...smogweegie
      Missing Link
      Oct 18, 2023 @ 12:43pm
      Oct 18, 2023
      UnknownNo trail to be found!FieryGasoline
      Hame'll Dae Me
      Oct 18, 2023 @ 12:41pm
      Oct 18, 2023
      UnknownTrees down all over the place, signs of...FieryGasoline
      Christmas Tree Ridge Trail
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:15am
      Aug 15, 2023
      Dry Too over grownhuck-lover
      Landy Track
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      Idealhuck-lover
      Xmas Tree View
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      Idealhuck-lover
      The Strone
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      UnknownSeverely overgrownhuck-lover
      Strone Forestry Track
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      UnknownSeverely overgrownhuck-lover
      Path
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      VariableTree has fallen and the bench has been...huck-lover
      The Other Top
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 2:59am
      Aug 15, 2023
      Variablehuck-lover

      Activity Feed

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      smogweegieaddreportactivity #46394825 and 1 more
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 10:45am
      Nov 17, 2023
      PHmotorsportcommentreportactivity #45762664
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 7:20am
      Oct 30, 2023
      PHmotorsportlikereportactivity #45762623
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 7:18am
      Oct 30, 2023
      RichardPettigrewlikereportactivity #45594759
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 10:07am
      Oct 25, 2023
      smogweegieaddreportactivity #45550141
      Oct 23, 2023 @ 6:41am
      Oct 23, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      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
      garye-mtbreportHame'll Dae MeIt's going to need some major work to get it...
      Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:55am
      Jan 6, 2022
      PHmotorsportreportHame'll Dae MeThanks for this. I was worried about this trail!
      Jan 5, 2022 @ 1:08pm
      Jan 5, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Highlandsman's Wood 1 74.3 km
      Conic Hill 4 17.9 km
      Old Kilpatrick 8 178.4 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
      #4,319#185135235507
      E-Bike2415 miles3,832 ft8 miles912 ft
      #1,773#127188334
      Hike2013 miles3,100 ft7 miles912 ft
      #3,711#11522542
      Trail Running2013 miles3,100 ft7 miles912 ft
      #3,720#11422561
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