35.0 miles
Distance
5,263 ft
Climb
-5,279 ft
Descent
1,978 ft
High Point
Decent loop around Ballater show casing some of the high lights of the area
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Ballater highlights is a 35 mile moderately popular black unsanctioned route located near Ballater. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 5,263 ft with a max elevation of 1,978 ft then descends -5,279 ft.
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Trails in Route
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,891 ft | |||||
| 2,740 ft | |||||
| 3,517 ft | |||||
| 3,064 ft | |||||
| 2,480 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Avg time5 hr 52 min
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Altitude change-15 ft
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Altitude min532 ft
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Altitude start663 ft
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Altitude end646 ft
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Grade max-89.6%
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Grade min57.1%
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Distance climb16 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat7 miles
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