Mountain Bike

32.7 miles

Distance

3,104 ft

Climb

-3,104 ft

Descent

2,632 ft

High Point

Remote territory pack sensibly

Classic Ben Alder Loop Anti-clockwise.

It starts off with a logging road section along Loch Ericht which then continues up to Culra Bothy (changes to singletrack a few kilometres out). From there there is a lovely long and gentle singletrack climb right up to a pass at 727 meteres. From there an undulating start followed by a long descent back down to Loch Ericht with a bothy at the bottom. From there there is a huge hike a bike section up to around 837m in a north east direction. Short decent to the Corrie Lochan (usually very muddy). After the lochan a long descent back to Culra Bothy then retrace your steps back to Dalwhinnie. Around a 52km loop and 1,200 meters climbing. Save this for a sunny day for maximum views especially after the hike a bike.

Detailed Description

Ben Alder Classic MTB Loop is a 33 mile popular red route located near Dalwhinnie. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 3,104 ft with a max elevation of 2,632 ft then descends -3,104 ft.

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Trails in Route

Path

2 miles

Details

Riding area

Dalwhinnie
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Red
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for Ben Alder Classic MTB Loop mountain bike route

Altitude min

1,193 ft
Altitude start

1,197 ft
Altitude end

1,198 ft
Grade max

-52.3%
Grade min

211.8%
Distance climb

15 miles
Distance down

15 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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