more stats
548 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
245 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-14.6%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance down
00:02:45
Avg time

Alternative Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mine Woods
    Bridge of Allan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127813 in E-Biking
    • #348130 in Trail Running
    • #335586 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,696 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,726 in E-Biking
    • #7,333 in Trail Running
    • #6,440 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Alternative is a 167 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Bridge of Allan. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Alternative Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 3:45pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Sep 4, 2026
It’s so steep should be black but nice little trail
Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:38pm (Europe/London)
Apr 28, 2026
Big branch blocking two of the lines has been removed.
Jun 9, 2024 @ 3:48am
Jun 9, 2024
Jul 4, 2022 @ 1:24pm
Jul 4, 2022
Boardwalk removed as was rotten through, back to the original spicy line
Mar 23, 2020 @ 8:15am
Mar 23, 2020
Running very very well, new stuff on it is sick and quite grippy too.
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on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alternative located?
      Alternative is located in Mine Woods, Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom. It is part of the Mine Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.15885, -3.94306.
      ▼ How hard is Alternative?
      Alternative is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alternative?
      The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 245 ft to 325 ft.
      ▼ Is Alternative a point to point trail?
      Alternative is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alternative?
      Alternative is 548 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alternative?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alternative?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alternative are:
      • May (4 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alternative?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Alternative. The trail is 548 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alternative?
      Alternative is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,084 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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