3.9 miles
Distance
227 ft
Climb
-2,608 ft
Descent
2,839 ft
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An alternative route up to Ben Ledi from the main car park. Avoids the main footpath, so should be less traffic.

Detailed Description
Ben Ledi Forest is a 4 mile moderately popular red route located near Callander. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 227 ft with a max elevation of 2,839 ft then descends -2,608 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Ben Ledi Forest mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 47 min
  • Altitude min
    454 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,835 ft
  • Altitude end
    453 ft
  • Grade
    -11.6%
  • Grade max
    -66.1%
  • Grade min
    31.3%
  • Distance climb
    4,537 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    456 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Stank Middle
Aug 14, 2024 @ 5:19am
Aug 14, 2024
Lots of water damage/erosion and a bit overgrown
Forest Road
Apr 3, 2024 @ 5:14am
Apr 3, 2024
still blocked by fallen trees
Stank Bottom
May 13, 2023 @ 8:57am
May 13, 2023
Ben Ledi Path
Apr 15, 2023 @ 2:38am
Apr 15, 2023
Forest Road
Aug 21, 2022 @ 6:30am
Aug 21, 2022
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