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      Glencoe trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include E-Biking, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often rocky and rooty. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and drops. Popular destinations include Glencoe Mountain Resort and Glencoe Lochan Trails.
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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 13 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Trails (view details)
      82
      Trails Mountain Bike
      54
      Trails E-Bike
      82
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      3
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      11
      Trails Trail Running
      11
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      28
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      18,720 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,524 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,578 ft
      Reports
      76
      Photos
      84
      Completed Counter
      1,168

      Sub Regions

      Popular Glencoe Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 3,343 ft • 0 ft • 448 •
      The new red route at Glencoe opened in May 2012 to hugely positive feedback from local riders. At more than 2km’s long the track flows from the top of the access chair through a series of bumps, jumps and berms back to the base...
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 791 ft • 0 ft • 349 •
      Small top section that passes under the chairlift with some nice rock gardens and jumps to get warmed up before returning back onto the fire road and choosing to descend on the full black or red runs
      • 85 ★ 3.5 • 2,910 ft • 0 ft • 170 •
      This technical and steep DH track is only for those who have skill and experience on DH tracks, it is very rocky with hairpins, berms and drops.
      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 607 ft • 0 ft • 106 •
      Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 3.5 • 1,037 ft • 0 ft • 104 •
      Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features ladder bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 3.7 • 755 ft • 0 ft • 99 •
      Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 312 ft • 0 ft • 77 •
      Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,073 ft • 0 ft • 70 •
      Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock face. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 1 rides

      Yesterday

      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      Glencoe Mountain Bike Routes

      14 miles • 3,481 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
      Kiwis ride best of Glencoe Lochan
      • 27 miles • 13,867 ft • 48 •
      • 15 miles • 7,106 ft • 26 •
      • 2 miles • 1,031 ft • 3 •
      • 8 miles • 2,240 ft • 6 •
      • 11 miles • 8,456 ft • 19 •

      Photos of Glencoe Mountain Bike

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      Dec 29, 2022 @ 6:11am
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      Sep 1, 2020 @ 5:37am
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      Videos of Glencoe Mountain Bike

      Glen Loin Fire Road 1
      mtb
      trail: Fire Road
      0:44 | 34 | Oct 8, 2016
      Glen Loin Fire Road 2
      mtb
      trail: Fire Road
      0:33 | 35 | Oct 8, 2016
      Brown Trout
      mtb
      2:32 | 179 | Aug 27, 2016
      Balblair - last two sections of Black track mtb
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      trail: Black DH
      2:09 | 120 | Apr 13, 2014
      Balblair top section chest cam edit Black track
      mtb
      trail: Black DH
      0:55 | 82 | Apr 13, 2014
      Glencoe Round 4 SDA- Race Run POV.
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      trail: Red DH
      3:51 | 109 | Sep 3, 2026 , Glencoe
      glencoe black track
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      trail: Black DH
      4:43 | 762 | May 30, 2012
      Glencoe Mountain Resort MTB (July-23)
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      6:42 | 244 | Aug 2, 2024

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Deer Trail
      Oct 26, 2026 @ 11:56am (Europe/London)
      14 hours
      UnknownRachelMcK Tree over trail

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

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      Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:02pm
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      Recent Comments

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      JonnyHkdR333reportGhost DeerStarts are not clear due to clear felling of...
      Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:20am
      Jun 5, 2026
      jimmyt86trailStables TrailRideable
      Oct 29, 2025 @ 12:10pm
      Oct 29, 2025
      jimmyt86trailAlchemistRidable
      Oct 29, 2025 @ 12:08pm
      Oct 29, 2025
      AngusBurnsidetrailWilliams DownTrail no longer exists after forest works.
      Jun 19, 2025 @ 1:55am
      Jun 19, 2025
      RikMidtrailTrailEpic Glades
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 9:22am
      Sep 16, 2023

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Glencoe Mountain Resortbike parkGlencoe

      Local Trail Supporters

      • Jonny and Charlie Henshall

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike5418 miles10,092 ft12 miles3,524 ft
      #9,199#342787611,772
      E-Bike8227 miles18,720 ft20 miles3,524 ft
      #1,787#68674185
      Gravel Bike76 miles1,122 ft2 miles2,736 ft
      #2,827#17133
      Adaptive Bike32 miles33 ft1,624 ft528 ft
      #5,406#2323
      Winter Fat Bike44 miles1,696 ft3 miles1,575 ft
      #2,893#1852
      Horse32 miles33 ft1,624 ft528 ft
      #2,912#1457
      Hike119 miles3,976 ft5 miles3,510 ft
      #7,919#21664516
      Trail Running119 miles3,976 ft5 miles3,510 ft
      #7,818#22264105
      Snowshoe12 miles1,089 ft2 miles1,089 ft
      1
      Downhill Ski2810 miles8,724 ft9 miles2,260 ft
      #218#12293
      Backcountry Ski12 miles1,089 ft2 miles1,089 ft
      116
      Nordic Ski12 miles1,089 ft2 miles1,089 ft
      17

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Glencoe?
      Glencoe has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Glencoe?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Glencoe are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Glencoe?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Glencoe. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Glencoe?
      The longest trail in Glencoe is Trail at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Glencoe?
      ▼ How many trails are in Glencoe?
      Glencoe has a total of 82 trails. Of those, 54 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Glencoe to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glencoe?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Glencoe is Ridge with 606 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Glencoe?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Glencoe is Black DH with 824 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Glencoe?
      Glencoe supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Glencoe?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Glencoe is Ridge with an average grade of 2.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Glencoe?
      Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Glencoe. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Glencoe?
      Out of 31 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 19
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Glencoe?
      Yes, Glencoe supports e-bike riding. There are 95 trails in Glencoe that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Glencoe?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Glencoe are: View all mountain biking routes in Glencoe.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Glencoe?
      The most popular Strava segments in Glencoe are:
      • Glencoe Red Fireroad sprint (2,665 athletes)
      • Red DH Top Section (New) (2,630 athletes)
      • Glencoe Red DH (2,533 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Glencoe.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Glencoe?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Glencoe. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 19
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Glencoe?
      Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Glencoe. View all adaptive trails in Glencoe for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Glencoe?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Glencoe?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Glencoe are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Glencoe.
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