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1,618 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-293 ft
Altitude change
365 ft
Altitude min
659 ft
Altitude max
659 ft
Altitude start
365 ft
Altitude end
-18.125%
Grade
-33.312%
Grade max
3.409%
Grade min
81 ft
Distance climb
1,438 ft
Distance down
100 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Beech Tree - Johns Run Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knockmany Forest
    Ballygawley
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017

Beech Tree run, after wooden drop off and rooty skinny single track, at opening continue straight instead of turning right for steep rock face. Continue onto Johns run, fast skinny single track continues onto bottom fire road with a fire road crossing in between. Off camber sections.

Access Info

Access is located on route to Cairn.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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DropsRootySkinnies

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on May 17, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beech Tree - Johns Run located?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run is located in Knockmany Forest, Ballygawley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Knockmany Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.44775, -7.16001.
      ▼ How hard is Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.125%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 365 ft to 659 ft.
      ▼ Is Beech Tree - Johns Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Beech Tree - Johns Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run is 1,618 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beech Tree - Johns Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run is best visited during: All seasons.
      ▼ How do I access Beech Tree - Johns Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beech Tree - Johns Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      The estimated time to hike Beech Tree - Johns Run is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,618 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Beech Tree - Johns Run?
      Beech Tree - Johns Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 350 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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