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      County Clare trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and skinnies. Popular destinations include Killaloe, Ballycuggaran Mountain Bike Trails and Corofin.
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      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      19
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails E-Bike
      7
      Trails Gravel Bike
      4
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      4,058 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,156 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,230 ft
      Reports
      28
      Completed Counter
      728

      Popular County Clare Mountain Biking Trails

      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 2,743 ft • 137 ft • 74 •
      access to the different trails on the mountain slope
      • 15 ★ 5.0 • 3,489 ft • 4 ft • 53 •
      Three halves consists of a very muddy double track with very steep sections. This leads into a built single track with plenty of berms and little drops/jumps. The final 'half' is tight singletrack through the forest.
      • 20 ★ 4.4 • 2,434 ft • 0 ft • 51 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features jump and log ride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 35 ★ 4.0 • 3,316 ft • 3 ft • 49 •
      Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 ft black diamond climb. It features jump, log ride and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,680 ft • 0 ft • 38 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features jump, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 778 ft • 150 ft • 27 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 150 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 430 ft • 3 ft • 27 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,729 ft • 77 ft • 21 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 77 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Joolseldr32trailSwitchRode lower couple sections 26/07/24. Belter of...
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      Joolseldr32trailHome RunRode 26/07/24 bone dry, cracking trail. Thanks...
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1613 miles3,563 ft5 miles1,155 ft
      2813,068
      E-Bike76 miles2,674 ft3 miles1,079 ft
      281247
      Gravel Bike410 miles761 ft2 miles1,155 ft
      15
      Adaptive Bike39 miles732 ft2 miles1,155 ft
      1
      Hike1816 miles3,514 ft5 miles1,155 ft
      271615
      Trail Running1816 miles3,514 ft5 miles1,155 ft
      27129

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in County Clare?
      County Clare has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in County Clare?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in County Clare are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in County Clare?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in County Clare are:
      • April (23 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
      • September (16 activities)
      Check the County Clare reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in County Clare?
      The longest trail in County Clare is Three Halves at 1.1 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in County Clare?
      ▼ How many trails are in County Clare?
      County Clare has a total of 19 trails. Of those, 16 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in County Clare to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in County Clare?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in County Clare is Lough Derg Way with 53 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in County Clare?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in County Clare is Born Slippy with 188 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in County Clare?
      County Clare supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in County Clare?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in County Clare is Lower Switch with an average grade of 19.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in County Clare?
      Out of 9 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in County Clare?
      Yes, County Clare supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in County Clare that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in County Clare?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in County Clare are:
      • AM (5 activities)
      • XC (3 activities)
      Check the County Clare activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in County Clare?
      The highest summit in County Clare is Moylussa at 529 m elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in County Clare?
      The most popular Strava segments in County Clare are:
      • Bermy Bit (517 athletes)
      • Ballycuggaran Climb to Look out (470 athletes)
      • yurt (402 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in County Clare.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in County Clare?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in County Clare?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in County Clare are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in County Clare.
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