more stats
78 ft
Distance
00:00:30
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
252 ft
Altitude min
253 ft
Altitude max
252 ft
Altitude start
252 ft
Altitude end
-0.41%
Grade
-2.663%
Grade max
1.635%
Grade min
11 ft
Distance climb
15 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:00:30
Avg time

Blue Loop Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The SKELF Bike Park
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

There is a 1km loop of signposted mountain bike trails at the Skelf. These trails are blue graded with some optional red graded features. The trails are rideable in all weathers.

The trails are fast, smooth and fun and designed to help you develop your mountain biking skills.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop Alternate located?
      Blue Loop Alternate is located in The SKELF Bike Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the The SKELF Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.94484, -3.17891.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop Alternate?
      Blue Loop Alternate is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.41%.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop Alternate?
      Blue Loop Alternate is 78 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop Alternate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop Alternate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Loop Alternate are:
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop Alternate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Blue Loop Alternate. The trail is 78 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop Alternate?
      Blue Loop Alternate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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