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787 ft
Distance
-142 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-143 ft
Altitude change
1,197 ft
Altitude min
1,340 ft
Altitude max
1,340 ft
Altitude start
1,198 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-36.6%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance down
00:01:21
Avg time

39 steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24449 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23566 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Fun and fast trail. Nothing too technical. Contains lots of small drop offs and steps that can be rolled.
Can be accessed from Gold run, Cresta run and the tunnel.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 22 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 175 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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39 steps Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 10:50am (Europe/London)
May 25, 2026
 Closed weekedays during harvesting
Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:31am
Apr 13, 2025
Mar 30, 2025 @ 9:53am
Mar 30, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 @ 8:11am
Jan 31, 2025
 reporter Dangerous Trees cleared by FLS/ Adrenalin
Oct 4, 2024 @ 8:52am
Oct 4, 2024
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Status:
on May 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 39-steps trailhead (55.608300, -3.040700)
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      Photos

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      Aug 30, 2018 @ 7:35am
      Aug 30, 2018
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      Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm
      Feb 29, 2004
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      665 |
      Nov 14, 2004 @ 2:47pm
      Nov 14, 2004
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      724 |
      Nov 14, 2004 @ 2:47pm
      Nov 14, 2004

      Videos

      6 more »
      Back On Adrenalin Uplift! - Innerleithen Mtb Vlog
      mtb
      17:34 | 364 | Mar 15, 2022 , Innerleithen
      39 Steps
      mtb
      0:41 | 232 | Feb 25, 2019 , Innerleithen
      Innerleithen Uplift day
      mtb
      4:02 | 179 | Feb 26, 2011 , Innerleithen
      Innerleithen Uplift
      mtb
      4:38 | 307 | May 5, 2014 , Innerleithen

      Routes with this trail

      106
      Tweedlove: King and Queen of the Hill 2019
      20 miles • 4,491 ft • 24 • Point to Point • Race •
      Route of the 2019 Tweedlove: King and Queen of the hill Event.
      4.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 86%
      4 ★ 14%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 39 steps located?
      39 steps is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.6083, -3.0407.
      ▼ How hard is 39 steps?
      39 steps is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 39 steps?
      The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,197 ft to 1,340 ft.
      ▼ Is 39 steps a point to point trail?
      Yes, 39 steps is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 39 steps?
      39 steps is 787 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 39 steps?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 39 steps. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 39 steps?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 39 steps are:
      • April (12 activities)
      • March (11 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 39 steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 39 steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 39 steps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 39 steps. The trail is 787 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 39 steps?
      39 steps is a very popular trail. There have been 3,177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,368 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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