more stats
2,664 ft
Distance
-581 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
-581 ft
Altitude change
1,015 ft
Altitude min
1,595 ft
Altitude max
1,595 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
-21.8%
Grade
-91.4%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,664 ft
Distance down
00:04:06
Avg time

3G - (4) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Caberston
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23845 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,104 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,328 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Forest and Land Scotland

Steep in places and pedally in others, a good warm up for the other Golfie trails. The riding in this forest is a step up from the "Enduro" trails at Glentress and Innerleithen.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 389 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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3G - (4) Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:31am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Oct 4, 2026
Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:09am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:43am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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Jun 6, 2025 @ 10:30am
Jun 6, 2025
Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps) Biggest drop within the shute developing a rut as you hit the ground -...
Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:56am
Apr 27, 2025
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on Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.2 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 3g--4 trailhead (55.644340, -3.040050)

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      Videos

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      3G RAW - Golfie MTB POV
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      7:34 | 73 | Sep 18, 2026 , Innerleithen
      youtuber 3G - Golfie 2024
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      8:54 | 394 | May 16, 2024 , Innerleithen
      youtuber RETURN TO THE GOLFIE! - Innerleithen
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      15:16 | 114 | Mar 4, 2024 , Innerleithen
      3G Golfie mtb
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      5:22 | 279 | Jun 26, 2023 , Innerleithen

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      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 13%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 7%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Alloypenguin Alloypenguin
      Upper section is a mess. Huge holes full of water and generally sloppy. Mid and bottom section fine.
      Hardy73 Hardy73
      only got to ride one trail on the golfie due to bike failure, this one fantastic lovely catch burms, technical sections. worth a look.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3G - (4) located?
      3G - (4) is located in Caberston, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Caberston trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.64434, -3.04005.
      ▼ How hard is 3G - (4)?
      3G - (4) is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3G - (4)?
      The trail has 581 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,015 ft to 1,595 ft.
      ▼ Is 3G - (4) a point to point trail?
      Yes, 3G - (4) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3G - (4)?
      3G - (4) is 2,664 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3G - (4)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 3G - (4). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access 3G - (4)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 3G - (4) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3G - (4)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride 3G - (4). The trail is 2,664 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 3G - (4)?
      3G - (4) is a very popular trail. There have been 6,589 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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