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22.1 miles
Distance
4,404 ft
Climb
-4,404 ft
Descent
1,978 ft
High Point
568 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-65.4%
Grade max
54.9%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
A spin around the taster trails, up to the Mast, some off-piste Blacks, and the old-school Red route. A GT sampler.
Detailed Description
A GT Sampler is a 22 mile moderately popular black route located near Peebles. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 51 trails. This route climbs 4,404 ft with a max elevation of 1,978 ft then descends -4,404 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Nov 2, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance22 miles
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Altitude min568 ft
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Altitude start568 ft
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Altitude end568 ft
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Climb4,404 ft
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Descent-4,404 ft
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Grade max-65.4%
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Grade min54.9%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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trail: Smells Like Tweed Spirit
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Sep 22, 2026
All was going well until I decided to forget how to ride a bike…
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How I IMPROVED MY JUMPING in LESS THAN 1 HOUR!
trail: Red Taster Trail Descent
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Aug 15, 2026
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