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869 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
251 ft
Altitude max
251 ft
Altitude start
251 ft
Altitude end
-0.004%
Grade
-10.666%
Grade max
9.911%
Grade min
421 ft
Distance climb
448 ft
Distance down
00:03:36
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Blue Loop North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The SKELF Bike Park
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123402 in Trail Running
    • #136618 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 About Blue Loop North

        ▼ Where is Blue Loop North located?
        Blue Loop North 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 55.94495, -3.1792.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Loop North?
        Blue Loop North is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.004%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop North?
        Blue Loop North has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 251 ft.
        ▼ How long is Blue Loop North?
        Blue Loop North is 869 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop North?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Loop North?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Loop North are:
        • July (58 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
        • August (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Blue Loop North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop North are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop North?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blue Loop North. The trail is 869 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 North?
        Blue Loop North is a very popular trail. There have been 2,872 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,651 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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