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472 ft
Distance
-62 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
939 ft
Altitude min
1,002 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-36.7%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
472 ft
Distance down
00:07:18
Avg time

AC Joint Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107182 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99585 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Short trail with nice little loamy corners, slightly steep at the end with small chute. Good fun to session although not meant for high numbers.

Access Info

Janets Brae climb then take fireroad left near top, green route cut out onto fireroad next to fort information point

This trail is unsanctioned.

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AC Joint Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2025 @ 10:10am
Jan 25, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail Multiple trees down across trail
Jan 13, 2022 @ 10:45am
Jan 13, 2022
 reporter Inspected by FLS and deemed to be safe to open.
Aug 25, 2021 @ 3:12am
Aug 25, 2021
May 16, 2020 @ 5:54am
May 16, 2020
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Sep 5, 2019 @ 6:00am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About AC Joint

        ▼ Where is AC Joint located?
        AC Joint is located in Glentress, Peebles, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glentress trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.65172, -3.16352.
        ▼ How hard is AC Joint?
        AC Joint is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for AC Joint?
        The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 939 ft to 1,002 ft.
        ▼ Is AC Joint a point to point trail?
        Yes, AC Joint is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is AC Joint?
        AC Joint is 472 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on AC Joint?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on AC Joint. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride AC Joint?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride AC Joint are:
        • September (6 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access AC Joint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to AC Joint are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride AC Joint?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride AC Joint. The trail is 472 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is AC Joint?
        AC Joint is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,090 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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