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      This 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.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 31, 2026

      Stats

      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
      777
      Photos
      65
      Completed Counter
      18,821

      Popular High Burnside Mountain Biking Trails

      100 4.6 2,175 ft 109 ft 719
      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 639
      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 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 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.4 2,382 ft 20 ft 551
      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 480
      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 470
      Originally designed as a climb this is a nice flowy trail jumping from .
      95 3.5 1,345 ft 98 ft 444
      Uphill trail

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 10 rides

      Photos of High Burnside Mountain Bike

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      Aug 3, 2023 @ 7:52am
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      Sep 17, 2022 @ 7:38am
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      Videos of High Burnside Mountain Bike

      Riding Aviemore, Scotland with Van and Kombi
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      0:00 | 1399 | Aug 21, 2019
      Y Wal Top Trail
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      trail: Top Trail
      5:57 | 238 | Sep 5, 2015
      flow
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      0:32 | 1108 | Feb 4, 2013
      Intellectual property - High burnside,...
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      2:08 | 271 | Aug 18, 2025 , Aviemore
      Bridge to nowhere + Antidote - High burnside,...
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      3:12 | 144 | Aug 18, 2025 , Aviemore
      Dangermouse - High burnside, Aviemore, Scotland
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      0:55 | 167 | Aug 18, 2025 , Aviemore
      Antidote - High burnside, Aviemore, Scotland
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      trail: Antidote
      2:59 | 274 | Aug 18, 2025 , Aviemore
      Side pipe - High Burnside, Aviemore, Scotland
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      trail: Side Pipe
      2:30 | 87 | Aug 18, 2025 , Aviemore

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      Aug 12, 2026 @ 4:09am
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      Recent Comments

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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Carrbridge 2 82.3 km
      Boat of Garten 32.4 km
      Sender Bike Park 4 52.8 km
      Badaguish4.7 km
      Inshriach and Dalnavert 5 65.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6628 miles8,064 ft17 miles981 ft
      #1,435#53657773,956
      E-Bike6126 miles7,385 ft16 miles981 ft
      #2,358#807171,027
      Gravel Bike2516 miles3,415 ft10 miles981 ft
      #818#428113
      Adaptive Bike2113 miles3,114 ft9 miles938 ft
      #821#4274
      Winter Fat Bike144 miles735 ft2 miles679 ft
      #818#422361
      Horse22 miles102 ft4,888 ft85 ft
      103
      Hike6628 miles8,064 ft17 miles981 ft
      #4,305#70755319
      Trail Running6628 miles8,064 ft17 miles981 ft
      #3,450#66755256

      Frequently Asked Questions About High Burnside

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in High Burnside?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in High Burnside are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      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.
      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.
      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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