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12.0 miles
Distance
2,870 ft
Climb
-2,869 ft
Descent
3,613 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
945 ft
Altitude min
1,060 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
-66.6%
Grade max
83.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Sgor Gaoith Loop. Watch out for walkers
Detailed Description
Sgor Gaoith Loop is a 12 mile less popular black route located near Aviemore. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,870 ft with a max elevation of 3,613 ft then descends -2,869 ft.
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Altitude min945 ft
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Altitude start1,060 ft
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Altitude end1,060 ft
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Climb2,870 ft
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Descent-2,869 ft
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Grade max-66.6%
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Grade min83.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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![HIGHLANDS Sgor Gaoith: Bergabenteuer &...]()
HIGHLANDS Sgor Gaoith: Bergabenteuer & schottisches Wetter / Glen Feshie Cairngorms Mountainbike MTB
trail: Carn Ban Mor Path
17:54 | 212 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jan 7, 2025
Mtb Trail riding "Sgor Gaoith", Aviemore, Scotland.
trail: Carn Ban Mor Path
13:47 | 163 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jun 8, 2024
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Oct 13, 2025 @ 4:05pm (Europe/London) Oct 13, 2025 | Amazing autumn inversion over the Strath |
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