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822 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
899 ft
Altitude min
960 ft
Altitude max
943 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-17.057%
Grade max
9.109%
Grade min
309 ft
Distance climb
513 ft
Distance down
00:02:42
Avg time

Ballydowling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carrick Mountain
    Glenealy
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21399 in Trail Running
    • #134808 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

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AI Generated Description

Ballydowling is a 251 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Glenealy. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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Ballydowling Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ballydowling located?
      Ballydowling is located in Carrick Mountain, Glenealy, Ireland. It is part of the Carrick Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.97371, -6.179.
      ▼ How hard is Ballydowling?
      Ballydowling is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ballydowling?
      Ballydowling has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 899 ft to 960 ft.
      ▼ Is Ballydowling a point to point trail?
      Ballydowling is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ballydowling?
      Ballydowling is 822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ballydowling?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ballydowling. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ballydowling?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ballydowling are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ballydowling? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ballydowling are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ballydowling?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ballydowling. The trail is 822 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ballydowling?
      Ballydowling is a very popular trail. There have been 339 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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