1,371 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time

Blue Velvet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glentress
    Peebles
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #1044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Lovely flowy trail that anyone on a bike could enjoy, whatever the skill level.

Access Info

Marked on the Blue Route.

Local Trail Association
More Stats for Blue Velvet mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -20 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,289 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,321 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,309 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,289 ft
  • Grade
    -1.4%
  • Grade max
    -11.2%
  • Grade min
    9.6%
  • Distance climb
    161 ft
  • Distance down
    663 ft
  • Distance flat
    545 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:58
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:30
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on Feb 28, 2025
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      Blue Velvet Trail Reports

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      Feb 28, 2025 @ 6:38am
      Feb 28, 2025
      		 reporter Hole in trail from upturned rootplate repaired and trail reopened by FLS
      Feb 21, 2025 @ 11:08am
      Feb 21, 2025
      		 Trail is closed at the top, but the tree has been removed. Not sure why it still closed.
      Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:25am
      Jan 25, 2025
      		 Trail blocked by fallen tree towards the end. Other leaning trees look dangerous.
      Nov 1, 2024 @ 11:21am
      Nov 1, 2024
      Aug 18, 2024 @ 9:13am
      Aug 18, 2024
      		 This is now part of the Black Route diversion climb. No issues.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 60 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      All
      • 617 rides
      • Last: Mar 20, 2025

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      105 |
      Aug 7, 2016 @ 11:39pm
      Aug 7, 2016
      570 |
      Mar 12, 2008 @ 1:16pm
      Mar 12, 2008
      301 |
      Nov 3, 2012 @ 7:47am
      Nov 3, 2012
      5 |
      Feb 28, 2025 @ 6:38am
      Feb 28, 2025

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