more stats
3,110 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
682 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude max
787 ft
Altitude start
689 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
1,132 ft
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time

Buzzard Aldrin upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25527 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99806 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #150 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #292 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Descending red graded trail (trail center grading) with few technical features, small rockgardens, rollers and doubles, everything can be rolled.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 11 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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      Directions to buzzard-aldrin-upper trailhead (54.195920, -8.626060)

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      Buzzard Aldrin (Red) - Coolaney MTB Trails
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      0:43 | 311 | Nov 29, 2024 , Coolaney

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,132 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Loop to get both reds on top and the black trail on Coolaney trail center
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 2,312 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Route to tackle all trails on Coolaney MTB trail center. Black is repeated twice, that's how good it is.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buzzard Aldrin upper located?
      Buzzard Aldrin upper is located in Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Centre, Coolaney, Ireland. It is part of the Coolaney National Mountain Bike Trail Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.19592, -8.62606.
      ▼ How hard is Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Buzzard Aldrin upper is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Buzzard Aldrin upper has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 682 ft to 787 ft.
      ▼ Is Buzzard Aldrin upper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Buzzard Aldrin upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Buzzard Aldrin upper is 3,110 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Buzzard Aldrin upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buzzard Aldrin upper are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Buzzard Aldrin upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buzzard Aldrin upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Buzzard Aldrin upper. The trail is 3,110 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buzzard Aldrin upper?
      Buzzard Aldrin upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 693 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 738 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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