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      Popular Trail Networks

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      Nevis Range 1 8 14 32
      Glen Feshie and Insh 8 12 13 3
      High Burnside 3 5 19 12
      Laggan Wolftrax 7 4 12 9
      Bike Glenlivet 11 8 7
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
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      • 12

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,198
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,196
      Trails E-Bike
      1,017
      Trails Horse
      57
      Trails Hike
      951
      Trails Trail Running
      960
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Downhill Ski
      2
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      1,041 mile
      Total Descent
      174,465 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,366 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,373 ft
      Reports
      3,814
      Photos
      5,171
      Ridden Counter
      132,675

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Joe Barnes Rides Steep Muddy Singletrack On Slop Mountain
      Jul 19, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      Not before commuting there with his push bike loaded on the back of a Yamaha Passola.
      Video: Ryan Middleton Goes Big At New Glenlivet Jump Line
      Apr 30, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      A celebration of the work of art built by CRC Trails in remembrance of Keiran McKandie.
      Video & Photo Story: Exploring a Wide Variety of Trails in Scotland's Biggest National Park
      Dec 1, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Scotty Laughland samples some incredible trails in the Cairngorms.
      Video & Photo Story: Scotty Laughland Rides a 52km Route in Torridon, Scotland with Jaw-Dropping Views
      Dec 9, 2021 from pinkbike.com
      Scotty Laughland rides the ‘Classic’ Torridon loop in Scotland, a 52km route with 1200m of climbing.

      Popular Highland Region Mountain Biking Trails

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      Wild Goat
      Nevis Range
      Wild Goat
      Nevis Range
      Alpha Red Climb
      Laggan Wolftrax
      Howlin' Wolf Red
      Laggan Wolftrax
      Rib Rattler Red
      Laggan Wolftrax
      Top Chief
      Nevis Range
      Forest Road
      Laggan Wolftrax
      Spooky Wood
      Bike Glenlivet
      Access Road
      Nevis Range
      Ankers Alley
      Bike Glenlivet
      Forest Road
      Nevis Range
      Gauger's Lookout
      Bike Glenlivet
      Blue Adder Climb
      Nevis Range
      The Wee Red
      Bike Glenlivet
      Blue Trail
      Bike Glenlivet

      Highland Region Mountain Bike Routes

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      The Badger Divide
      Inverness
      210 miles
      Torridon Loop
      Torridon
      29 miles
      Torridon Lollipop
      Torridon
      24 miles
      Burma Road Route
      Aviemore
      27 miles
      Coire MhicNobaill
      Torridon
      14 miles
      Bealach an Sgairne
      Morvich
      22 miles
      Learnie Blue Loop
      Learnie Red Rocks
      6 miles
      Glenlivet
      Tomintoul
      14 miles
      Loch an Eilein & Loch Morlich
      Rothiemurchus
      18 miles
      Ben Alder Classic MTB Loop
      Dalwhinnie
      33 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 9 rides
      Past Week
      • 101 rides

      Photos of Highland Region Mountain Bike

      114 |
      Aug 29, 2020 @ 3:12pm
      Aug 29, 2020
      135 |
      Aug 29, 2020 @ 3:12pm
      Aug 29, 2020
      trail: Loch morar dh
      286 |
      Apr 25, 2019 @ 10:05am
      Apr 25, 2019
      trail: Loch morar dh
      374 |
      Apr 25, 2019 @ 10:04am
      Apr 25, 2019
      trail: Red DH
      376 |
      Aug 17, 2013 @ 4:00am
      Aug 17, 2013
      trail: Red DH
      222 |
      Aug 17, 2013 @ 3:57am
      Aug 17, 2013
      trail: Burma Road
      467 |
      Jun 9, 2012 @ 12:45pm
      Jun 9, 2012
      trail: Burma Road
      484 |
      Jun 9, 2012 @ 12:43pm
      Jun 9, 2012

      Videos of Highland Region Mountain Bike

      half way
      trail: Burma Road
      14 | Jul 6, 2023
      Nose heavy on Top Chief at Nevis Range
      trail: Top Chief
      67 | Jul 19, 2022
      Fort William Downhill 02-07-2022 what a 65...
      67 | Jul 3, 2022
      The Last Hurrah
      | Jul 3, 2022
      zlatica again
      45 | Dec 8, 2021
      Fort Bill slideshow
      20 | Jul 27, 2021
      Downhill WC course
      39 | Jul 15, 2021
      Fort William River Gap
      344 | Jun 29, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Through the Houses
      High Burnside
      Nov 18, 2023 @ 5:49am
      Nov 18, 2023
      Variableeastfyfes TARLANDBroken wire fence you have to duck...
      Tactical Nuclear Penguin
      Glencoe Lochan
      Nov 14, 2023 @ 3:02am
      Nov 14, 2023
      DryJimjamgem10Trees block the trail
      Forbidden Forest
      Evanton
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 1:10pm
      Nov 11, 2023
      WetronantaylorNot passable lots and lots of fallen trees

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      benderaddphoto at Give And Take in Glasgow, United Kingdom
      Nov 30, 2023 @ 2:04am
      8 mins
      BobMacFriddentrailWolf of Badenoch Black
      Nov 29, 2023 @ 2:48pm
      11 hours
      allyp123wishlistregionBalblair
      Nov 25, 2023 @ 10:26am
      Nov 25, 2023
      Climb70wishlistregionTorridon
      Nov 25, 2023 @ 3:42am
      Nov 25, 2023
      LochaberjlZQbxvotetrailBrodie's
      Nov 24, 2023 @ 5:00am
      Nov 24, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      GavinJBreportStolen BridgeThere’s another entrance 100m up from there.
      Oct 27, 2023 @ 5:01am
      Oct 27, 2023
      LukeRNck4CtrailHome RunPump track trail.
      Oct 25, 2023 @ 1:21am
      Oct 25, 2023
      AximilitrailBull RunNot there anymore after tree felling?
      Oct 22, 2023 @ 2:16pm
      Oct 22, 2023
      RikMidtrailTrailEpic Glades
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 9:22am
      Sep 16, 2023
      BarrioBarrancotrailCake or DeathTop section all clear and good, from second...
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 8:24am
      Sep 11, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1,1921,030 mile172,421 ft450 miles4,367 ft
      5,1633,8088768,332
      E-Bike1,017877 miles137,520 ft376 miles4,367 ft
      93,586295,879
      Horse5742 miles4,177 ft16 miles1,558 ft
      53412
      Hike949947 miles131,699 ft388 miles4,367 ft
      63,403188,311
      Trail Running960947 miles132,024 ft388 miles4,367 ft
      3,434132,649
      Dirtbike/Moto21 mile7 ft974 ft7 ft
      53011
      Observed Trials1
      336
      ATV/ORV/OHV1
      5305
      Snowmobile1
      1
      Snowshoe1
      102
      Downhill Ski21,539 ft56 ft994 ft56 ft
      2290
      Backcountry Ski21,539 ft56 ft994 ft56 ft
      1578
      Nordic Ski1
      10220
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