10.2 miles
Distance
1,284 ft
Climb
-1,273 ft
Descent
1,348 ft
High Point

Mostly gravel road with a section of gravel path and a section of singletrack. Most of the ride is fairly tame but the road up to the mast has a few steep sections which will have you grabbing for your granny gear. There are various viewpoints along the route but the best is from the back of the mast. Jump over the stile and head over to the edge of the hill for views along Loch Venachar.

Detailed Description
Ben Gullipen Mast: Gravel Ride is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Callander. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,284 ft with a max elevation of 1,348 ft then descends -1,273 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Callander
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Ben Gullipen Mast: Gravel Ride mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 2 min
  • Altitude min
    327 ft
  • Altitude start
    327 ft
  • Altitude end
    338 ft
  • Grade max
    -36%
  • Grade min
    30.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,078 ft

Directions

  1. Bike southeast on Forest Road.
  2. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  3. Bike southwest on Trail.
  4. Continue for 700 meters.
  5. Bike southwest on Trail.
  6. Continue for 500 meters.
  7. Bike south on Trail.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bike south on Trail.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Turn left onto Forest Road.
  12. Continue for 200 meters.
  13. Bike southwest on Trail.
  14. Continue for 500 meters.
  15. Bike south on Trail.
  16. Continue for 300 meters.
  17. Bike southwest on Trail.
  18. Continue for 600 meters.
  19. Bike northwest on Trail.
  20. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  21. Bike southeast on Trail.
  22. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  23. Turn left to stay on Trail.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Bike east on Trail.
  26. Continue for 30 meters.
  27. Turn right to stay on Trail.
  28. Continue for 500 meters.
  29. Bike north on Forest Road.
  30. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  31. Bike north on Forest Road.
  32. Continue for 500 meters.
  33. Bike west on Forest Road.
  34. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  35. Bike west on Forest Road.
  36. Continue for 600 meters.
  37. Bike north on Forest Road.
  38. Continue for 500 meters.
  39. Bike north on Forest Road.
  40. Continue for 50 meters.
  41. Turn right onto Trail.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Bike southeast on Trail.
  44. Continue for 40 meters.
  45. Turn left to stay on Trail.
  46. Continue for 800 meters.
  47. Bike northwest on Forest Road.
  48. Continue for 80 meters.
  49. Bike west on Forest Road.
  50. Continue for 900 meters.
  51. Bike southwest on Forest Road.
  52. Continue for 400 meters.
  53. Bike west on Forest Road.
  54. Continue for 300 meters.
  55. Bike northwest on Forest Road.
  56. Continue for 10 meters.
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Forest Road
Jun 2, 2022 @ 8:22am
Jun 2, 2022
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