more stats
2,910 ft
Distance
-824 ft
Descent
00:11:01
Avg time
-824 ft
Altitude change
1,236 ft
Altitude min
2,060 ft
Altitude max
2,060 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
-28.3%
Grade
-117.7%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
2,910 ft
Distance down
00:11:01
Avg time

Black DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Mountain Resort
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72771 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20545 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,318 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,115 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    March - November
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Glencoe Mountain

This technical and steep DH track is only for those who have skill and experience on DH tracks, it is very rocky with hairpins, berms and drops.

source: Glencoe Mountain
Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRocky

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Black DH Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:53pm (Europe/London)
Aug 29, 2026
Sep 22, 2024 @ 2:10pm
Sep 22, 2024
Aug 1, 2020 @ 4:34am
Aug 1, 2020
 More loose boulders than usual due to recent heavy rain
Jun 23, 2019 @ 1:26am
Jun 23, 2019
 very dry and loose
Sep 23, 2018 @ 2:16pm
Sep 23, 2018
 Significant erosion in places, almost no grip on the exposed rock and wood sections in the wet. (hopefully not just a symptom of my riding...
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on Aug 29, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      youtuber The Hardest Manmade Downhill Track In The UK?
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      18:00 | 750 | Sep 13, 2020 , Glencoe
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      2:09 | 120 | Apr 13, 2014 , Glencoe
      Balblair top section chest cam edit Black track
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      0:55 | 82 | Apr 13, 2014 , Glencoe
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      4 ★ 75%
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      2 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black DH located?
      Black DH is located in Glencoe Mountain Resort, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.62494, -4.8323.
      ▼ How hard is Black DH?
      Black DH is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 28.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black DH?
      The trail has 824 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,236 ft to 2,060 ft.
      ▼ Is Black DH a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black DH?
      Black DH is 2,910 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black DH?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black DH. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black DH?
      Black DH is best visited during: March - November.
      ▼ How do I access Black DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Black DH. The trail is 2,910 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black DH?
      Black DH is a very popular trail. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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