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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
    85 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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  • 17 miles average
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  • 22 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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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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on May 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
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        Directions to 39-steps trailhead (55.608300, -3.040700)

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        Aug 30, 2018 @ 7:35am
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        Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm
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        662 |
        Nov 14, 2004 @ 2:47pm
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        703 |
        Nov 14, 2004 @ 2:47pm
        Nov 14, 2004

        Videos

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        Back On Adrenalin Uplift! - Innerleithen Mtb Vlog
        17:34 | 262 | Mar 15, 2022 , Innerleithen
        39 Steps
        0:41 | 231 | Feb 25, 2019 , Innerleithen
        Innerleithen Uplift day
        4:02 | 179 | Feb 26, 2011 , Innerleithen
        Innerleithen Uplift
        4:38 | 306 | May 5, 2014 , Innerleithen

        Routes with this trail

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        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.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 39 steps

        ▼ 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.

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