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SaveGartly 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, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking and Nordic Skiing. Many trails are good in wet weather, family friendly and used in winter. Popular destinations include Clashindarroch Forest and Gartly Moor Forest.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
44 trails
- E-Bike
36 trails
- Gravel Bike
38 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
40 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
- 32
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Region Status
Open as of Nov 16, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 44
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 44
- Trails E-Bike
- 36
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 38
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 40
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 62 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,402 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,165 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,784 ft
- Reports
- 31
- Photos
- 11
- Completed Counter
- 382
Sub Regions
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Clashindarroch Forest
- 1
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Gartly Moor Forest
- 4
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- 5
Popular Gartly Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 554 ft • 25 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,542 ft • 10 ft • 18 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,392 ft • 85 ft • 16 • • hike
Gravel trail connecting Greenmires to Gartly Moor forest
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,391 ft • 0 ft • 14 •
Very twisty and pumpy beginning then it opens up into a faster easier trail
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 176 ft • 13 • • hike
Family friendly gravel trail with viewpoint looking over Huntly
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,708 ft • 0 ft • 13 •
Natural trail down from the Transmitter station, follows overhead powerlines to lower forestry track
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 922 ft • 18 ft • 7 • • hike
short singletrack trail following old forwarder tracks
Photos of Gartly Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill and Muckle Black Hill Doubletrack | Nov 16, 2025 @ 8:23pm (Europe/London) Nov 16, 2025 | Wet | evil-maniac | ||
| Corskie Powerline Descender | Jul 6, 2025 @ 12:57pm Jul 6, 2025 | Unknown | cairntaker | ||
| Greenmires Forest Trail | Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:59pm Jun 11, 2025 | Dry | BrianTg2vIQ | ||
| North Spur | Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:59pm Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | BrianTg2vIQ | ||
| Lockdown Sanity Dig | Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:59pm Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | BrianTg2vIQ | ||
| Corskie Climb | Sep 17, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 17, 2024 | Ideal | Dunnideer ATA | ||
| Upper Carpark doubletrack | Apr 26, 2024 @ 7:42am Apr 26, 2024 | Unknown | Stabilizers | ||
| Forest Road | Apr 26, 2024 @ 7:42am Apr 26, 2024 | Unknown | Stabilizers | ||
| Rocky and Bullwinkle | Jul 4, 2023 @ 12:35pm Jul 4, 2023 | Dry | Mtb38 | ||
| Forest Track | Dec 16, 2020 @ 1:31am Dec 16, 2020 | Variable | andrewcook |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cykeljohan | add | trail | activity #86464518 | Jan 1, 2026 @ 1:28pm Jan 1, 2026 |
| Cykeljohan | add | trail | activity #85333312 | Dec 10, 2025 @ 3:18pm Dec 10, 2025 |
| evil-maniac | add | report | activity #84265296 | Nov 16, 2025 @ 12:27pm Nov 16, 2025 |
| LesleyAnneYu6RAe | wishlist | region | activity #83344080 | Oct 31, 2025 @ 5:25pm Oct 31, 2025 |
| DuOpWJ | wishlist | region | activity #76210769 | Jul 19, 2025 @ 2:03am Jul 19, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fire road and impassible 200m from start | Jul 24, 2023 @ 11:52pm Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| report | Trial completely obliterated by Storm Arwen | Dec 9, 2021 @ 7:58am Dec 9, 2021 | ||
| trail | Had a wicked wee shuggle down this track... | Jun 16, 2021 @ 10:34am Jun 16, 2021 | ||
| trail | Trail is in a mess, once you climb out of the... | Mar 6, 2021 @ 9:32am Mar 6, 2021 | ||
| trail | A short track off the main trail to a... | Oct 11, 2020 @ 1:21pm Oct 11, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge4 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 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 | 44 | 62 miles | 7,402 ft | 29 miles | 1,165 ft | #4,392 | #138 | 11 | 31 | 724 | ||
| E-Bike | 36 | 53 miles | 6,148 ft | 24 miles | 1,165 ft | #3,373 | #114 | 23 | 151 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 38 | 55 miles | 6,270 ft | 25 miles | 1,165 ft | #1,595 | #64 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 5 miles | 531 ft | 2 miles | 466 ft | #4,954 | #213 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 1,096 ft | 4 miles | 443 ft | #3,084 | #196 | 10 | ||||
| Horse | 26 | 44 miles | 5,095 ft | 21 miles | 1,129 ft | #1,334 | #64 | 10 | ||||
| Hike | 40 | 61 miles | 6,909 ft | 28 miles | 1,165 ft | #4,700 | #101 | 26 | 99 | |||
| Trail Running | 40 | 61 miles | 6,909 ft | 28 miles | 1,165 ft | #4,259 | #94 | 26 | 39 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 7 miles | 577 ft | 3 miles | 410 ft | #310 | #1 | 78 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gartly?
Gartly has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gartly?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gartly are:
- Gartly Blue (3.7/5)
- Lockdown Sanity Dig (0/5)
- Rocky and Bullwinkle (0/5)
- Greenmires Forest Trail (0/5)
- Greenmires Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gartly?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gartly are:
- June (15 activities)
- September (15 activities)
- March (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gartly?
Check the Gartly trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Gartly?
The longest trail in Gartly is Gartly Blue at 5.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gartly?
The best hiking trails in Gartly are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gartly?
The best trail running trails in Gartly are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gartly?
Gartly has a total of 44 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gartly to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gartly?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gartly is Gartly Blue with 554 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gartly?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gartly is Gartly Blue with 567 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gartly?
Gartly supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gartly?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gartly is Foudland - Gartly Link with an average grade of 3.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Gartly?
Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Gartly?
Yes, Gartly supports e-bike riding. There are 33 trails in Gartly that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Gartly?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gartly are:
- AM (5 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Gartly?
The highest summit in Gartly is Hill of Three Stones at 2,054 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gartly?
The most popular Strava segments in Gartly are:
- Steep Forestry Road Up To Trails (136 athletes)
- Greenmyres to Gartly Moor (113 athletes)
- Cothill Climb (112 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gartly?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Gartly. View all adaptive trails in Gartly for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gartly?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gartly are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gartly?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gartly are:
- Greenmires Forest Trail (0/5)
- Greenmires Trail (0/5)
- Cot Hill trail (0/5)
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