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15.3 miles
Distance
3,633 ft
Climb
-3,731 ft
Descent
1,978 ft
High Point
-98 ft
Altitude change
579 ft
Altitude min
1,247 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-80.3%
Grade max
59.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Kiwis ride best of Glentres
Detailed Description
Glentress is a 15 mile popular black route located near Peebles. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 3,633 ft with a max elevation of 1,978 ft then descends -3,731 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 2 trails (newest: Oct 11, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Oct 27, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Altitude change-98 ft
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Altitude min579 ft
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Altitude start1,247 ft
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Altitude end1,148 ft
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Climb3,633 ft
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Descent-3,731 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-80.3%
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Grade min59.4%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
29 Reviews & Comments
toemu
18.7.22 Sehr spannend und empfehlenswert dieser Bikepark mit der grossen Auswahl an Trails. Diese Tour führt durch eine schöne Landschaft und weist schöne und anspruchsvollere Trailabschnitte auf.
chris-blakey
Fantastic route. The first descent is an extreme warm up, but if you like it gnarly and steep, you're in for a treat.
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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The HIDDEN MTB Trail At Glentress!
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