more stats
437 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
321 ft
Altitude min
391 ft
Altitude max
391 ft
Altitude start
321 ft
Altitude end
-16.133%
Grade
-28.407%
Grade max
5.718%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
391 ft
Distance down
00:02:29
Avg time

Alchemist Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Lochan Trails
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76106 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Alchemist is a 133 m less popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Glencoe. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Be aware of the public and ride safe

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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      Kiwis ride Glencoe Lochan 10th pm
      14 miles • 3,481 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
      Kiwis ride best of Glencoe Lochan
      2.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alchemist located?
      Alchemist is located in Glencoe Lochan Trails, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Lochan Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.68724, -5.09152.
      ▼ How hard is Alchemist?
      Alchemist is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 16.133%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alchemist?
      Alchemist has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 321 ft to 391 ft.
      ▼ Is Alchemist a point to point trail?
      Alchemist is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alchemist?
      Alchemist is 437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alchemist?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alchemist. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alchemist?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alchemist are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alchemist? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alchemist are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alchemist?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Alchemist. The trail is 437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alchemist?
      Alchemist is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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