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5,143 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-394 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
2,070 ft
Altitude min
2,420 ft
Altitude max
2,418 ft
Altitude start
2,074 ft
Altitude end
-6.685%
Grade
-33.374%
Grade max
11.407%
Grade min
895 ft
Distance climb
3,645 ft
Distance down
553 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Blue Hare Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lecht
    Tomintoul
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71059 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10276 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #5895 in Adaptive Biking
    • #18005 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,251 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #429 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #155 in Adaptive Biking
    • #731 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Sep
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2009

Flowing trail with small drops and jumps with large berms and unique section at the start through the peat. Nothing to technical.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumps

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Blue Hare Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:06am (Europe/London)
Aug 1, 2026
Aug 19, 2021 @ 2:46am
Aug 19, 2021
Very rideable but could do with some TLC.
Aug 15, 2017 @ 6:46am
Aug 15, 2017
Dry but with some grass/ moss on the turns and some loose rock on the track but overall fine to ride.
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Status:
on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Hare located?
      Blue Hare is located in Lecht, Tomintoul, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lecht trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.19965, -3.25878.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Hare?
      Blue Hare is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.685%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Hare?
      Blue Hare has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,070 ft to 2,420 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Hare a point to point trail?
      Blue Hare is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Blue Hare?
      Blue Hare is 5,143 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Hare?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Hare. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Hare?
      Blue Hare is best visited during: May - Sep.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Hare?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Blue Hare. The trail is 5,143 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Hare?
      Blue Hare is a very popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 91 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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