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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.
Trail info last updated
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- 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 Oct 3, 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
- 833
- Photos
- 65
- Completed Counter
- 19,274
Popular High Burnside Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,175 ft • 109 ft • 733 •
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 • 650 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1,496 ft • 0 ft • 646 •
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.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 2,382 ft • 20 ft • 567 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,376 ft • 0 ft • 536 •
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.
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 1,401 ft • 14 ft • 485 •
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 ★ 4.4 • 1,470 ft • 0 ft • 443 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of High Burnside Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidhardie1983 | ridden | trail | activity #106049551 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 7:22am Oct 17, 2026 |
| MisoDSn5VR | wishlist | trail | activity #105826237 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 12:57pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| cook973 | add | report | activity #105172165 and 13 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 12:25am Oct 4, 2026 |
| trailco-ordinator | add | report | activity #104509896 and 2 more | Sep 24, 2026 @ 1:29pm Sep 24, 2026 |
| trailco-ordinator | update | polygon | activity #104509785 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 1:27pm Sep 24, 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| Mountain Bike | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #1,443 | #53 | 65 | 833 | 3,994 | ||
| E-Bike | 61 | 26 miles | 7,385 ft | 16 miles | 981 ft | #2,401 | #82 | 764 | 1,075 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 16 miles | 3,415 ft | 10 miles | 981 ft | #818 | #42 | 85 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 13 miles | 3,114 ft | 9 miles | 938 ft | #821 | #42 | 78 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 14 | 4 miles | 735 ft | 2 miles | 679 ft | #818 | #42 | 238 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 2 miles | 102 ft | 4,888 ft | 85 ft | 110 | ||||||
| Hike | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #4,351 | #69 | 811 | 325 | |||
| Trail Running | 66 | 28 miles | 8,064 ft | 17 miles | 981 ft | #3,461 | #64 | 811 | 278 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in High Burnside?
The best hiking trails in High Burnside are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in High Burnside?
High Burnside has a total of 66 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in High Burnside to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in High Burnside?
The trail with the most elevation gain in High Burnside is Trans Burnside Express with 183 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in High Burnside?
The trail with the most elevation descent in High Burnside is Nazi Gold with 651 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in High Burnside?
High Burnside supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in High Burnside?
The steepest mountain biking trail in High Burnside is Through the Houses with an average grade of 8.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in High Burnside?
The trails with the biggest jumps in High Burnside are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in High Burnside?
The overall region status for High Burnside is Clear / Green. Out of 60 trails:
- Clear / Green: 55
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in High Burnside?
Yes, High Burnside supports e-bike riding. There are 61 trails in High Burnside that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in High Burnside?
The most popular Strava segments in High Burnside are:
- Trail Counter Highburnside (3,202 athletes)
- Sprinty Sprinty (3,160 athletes)
- Skull trail climb (2,571 athletes)
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What trails are closed in High Burnside?
There are currently 3 closed trails in High Burnside. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 55
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in High Burnside?
The most popular mountain biking trails in High Burnside are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in High Burnside?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in High Burnside are:
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