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16.0 miles
Distance
3,472 ft
Climb
-3,467 ft
Descent
1,701 ft
High Point
787 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-79.2%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Template route for a grand day out on the Burnside, covering a majority of the trails.
Detailed Description
High Burnside Loop is a 16 mile moderately popular red route located near Aviemore. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 27 trails. This route climbs 3,472 ft with a max elevation of 1,701 ft then descends -3,467 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 3 trails (newest: Sep 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Altitude min787 ft
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Altitude start787 ft
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Altitude end787 ft
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Climb3,472 ft
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Descent-3,467 ft
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Grade max-79.2%
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Grade min42.4%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
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- > 70%
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- < 50%
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Antidote - High burnside, Aviemore, Scotland
trail: Antidote
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Aug 18, 2025
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T.H.R. + Christ Almighty - High Burnside, Aviemore, Scotland
trail: Christ Almighty
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Aug 18, 2025
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