9.7 miles
Distance
1,214 ft
Climb
-1,215 ft
Descent
458 ft
High Point
86 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-36.7%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This route takes in all the red graded trails.

Detailed Description
Red Route is a 10 mile popular red route located near Newton Stewart. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,214 ft with a max elevation of 458 ft then descends -1,215 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Feb 5, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6 trails (newest: Mar 22, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Tweed Valley Trails Association (www.tweedvalleytrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 13 min
  • Altitude min
    86 ft
  • Altitude start
    113 ft
  • Altitude end
    112 ft
  • Climb
    1,214 ft
  • Descent
    -1,215 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.7%
  • Grade min
    30.6%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    111
Avg: 3.2 (5 votes)
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