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2.0 miles
Distance
295 ft
Climb
-340 ft
Descent
00:34:31
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
494 ft
Altitude min
706 ft
Altitude max
565 ft
Altitude start
520 ft
Altitude end
-0.417%
Grade
-45.888%
Grade max
18.042%
Grade min
4,817 ft
Distance climb
4,747 ft
Distance down
1,189 ft
Distance flat
00:34:31
Avg time

Black Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #138703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6744 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,989 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #265 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Black Trail is a 3 km less popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Cromarty. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.

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Black Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2025 @ 12:17am
Jul 30, 2025
Destroyed by felling operations
May 22, 2025 @ 12:57pm
May 22, 2025
signs say it's still closed due to forestry work
Aug 12, 2024 @ 8:49am
Aug 12, 2024
Lower section very overgrown
Jul 27, 2023 @ 11:05am
Jul 27, 2023
Tree down at the bottom of the first rock staircase
Sep 24, 2021 @ 2:12am
Sep 24, 2021
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on Jul 30, 2025
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      dpnqhfow72894
      Trail no longer there after forestry work
      Sergdru
      Some rocky black trails are slippery when wet and with lots of needles.
      finmc22 finmc22
      Bit of an xc loop but lots of alternative trails coming off the main line. Definitely worth the climb for the corners over the other side check the pictures

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Trail located?
      Black Trail is located in Learnie Red Rocks, Cromarty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Learnie Red Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.62289, -4.09348.
      ▼ How hard is Black Trail?
      Black Trail is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.417%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Trail?
      Black Trail has 295 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 340 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 494 ft to 706 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Trail a point to point trail?
      Black Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Trail?
      Black Trail is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Black Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Black Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Trail?
      Black Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 296 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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