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SaveThis region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Situated to the west of the A9 and the town of Aviemore, High Burnside is littered with fantastic, hand built trails.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Private Managed Forest
Land Manager: Seafield and Strathspey Estates
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
66 trails
- E-Bike
61 trails
- Hike
66 trails
- Trail Running
66 trails
Region Details
- 24
- 1
- 7
- 19
- 12
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Aug 2, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 66
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 66
- Trails E-Bike
- 61
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 66
- Trails Trail Running
- 66
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,064 ft
- Total Vertical
- 980 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,664 ft
- Reports
- 765
- Photos
- 65
- Completed Counter
- 18,641
Popular High Burnside Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,175 ft • 109 ft • 716 •
Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 109 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1,407 ft • 0 ft • 636 •
Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1,496 ft • 0 ft • 634 •
Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 2,382 ft • 20 ft • 547 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,376 ft • 0 ft • 525 •
Highly rated popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 1,401 ft • 14 ft • 479 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 1,411 ft • 0 ft • 468 •
Originally designed as a climb this is a nice flowy trail jumping from .
Photos of High Burnside Mountain Bike
Videos of High Burnside Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Path | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Richards Down | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Intellectual Property | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Forest Path | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | tononinjaman | ||
| Antidote | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Dangermouse | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Trans Burnside Express | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| Christ Almighty | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman | ||
| T.H.R | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | tononinjaman | ||
| Forest Road | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | tononinjaman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdamvLY4E4 | vote | trail | activity #101707842 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:55am Aug 17, 2026 |
| tomj3 | wishlist | trail | activity #101532351 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:00am Aug 15, 2026 |
| SirDonAir | wishlist | trail | activity #101477879 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 1:14pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| Marknn8QMS | wishlist | region | activity #101301035 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 4:09am Aug 12, 2026 |
| jamesg55 | comment | trail | activity #100635759 | Aug 3, 2026 @ 1:29am Aug 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Follow the diversion about half way down as... | Aug 3, 2026 @ 1:29am Aug 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:27pm Aug 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Riding well | Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:27pm Aug 2, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrbridge | 2 | 8 | 2.3 km | ||
| Boat of Garten | 3 | 2.4 km | |||
| Sender Bike Park | 4 | 5 | 2.8 km | ||
| Badaguish | 4.7 km | ||||
| Inshriach and Dalnavert | 5 | 6 | 5.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #1,431 | #53 | 65 | 765 | 3,932 | ||
| E-Bike | 61 | 26 miles | 7,385 ft | 16 miles | 981 ft | #2,351 | #80 | 705 | 1,016 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 16 miles | 3,415 ft | 10 miles | 981 ft | #818 | #42 | 81 | 13 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 13 miles | 3,114 ft | 9 miles | 938 ft | #821 | #42 | 74 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 14 | 4 miles | 735 ft | 2 miles | 679 ft | #818 | #42 | 236 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 2 miles | 102 ft | 4,888 ft | 85 ft | 103 | ||||||
| Hike | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #4,299 | #70 | 743 | 317 | |||
| Trail Running | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #3,446 | #66 | 743 | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions About High Burnside
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in High Burnside?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in High Burnside are:
- Nazi Gold (4.5/5)
- Antidote (4.4/5)
- Skull Trail (4.4/5)
- Lefticle (4.3/5)
- Side Pipe (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in High Burnside?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in High Burnside are:
- July (61 activities)
- August (31 activities)
- May (24 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in High Burnside?
Check the High Burnside 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 High Burnside?
The longest trail in High Burnside is Nazi Gold at 3,796 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By gav-s
& contributors - Admins: LTA, BSTA
- #12555 - 27,389 views
- high burnside activity log | embed map of High Burnside mountain bike trails |
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