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1,814 ft
Distance
-377 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
-377 ft
Altitude change
699 ft
Altitude min
1,076 ft
Altitude max
1,076 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-20.8%
Grade
-56.5%
Grade max
1,699 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Chix Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13499 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #93 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #642 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2024

This one starts off with drops and rock rollers, Then into some flow. Followed by a very steep rooty/rocky finish. need good control for the last bit.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
RollersRootyRock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 157 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Chix Trail Reports

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May 27, 2026 @ 6:14pm (Europe/London)
May 27, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:07pm (Europe/London)
Jan 18, 2026
 snow all gone, a few puddles but nothing bad
Mar 6, 2025 @ 11:44am
Mar 6, 2025
 wind has dried up the mud running great
Feb 24, 2025 @ 2:41am
Feb 24, 2025
 Harder than other blacks on the hill, some very steep and technical sections
Jan 25, 2025 @ 9:27am
Jan 25, 2025
 all clear from storm no trees down
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Status:
on May 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Rt2112
      Rode for the first time today, serious trail, probably as hard as Reaper. But, great and will be back (when slightly drier!)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chix located?
      Chix is located in Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Aboyne trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05637, -2.78038.
      ▼ How hard is Chix?
      Chix is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chix?
      The trail has 377 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 699 ft to 1,076 ft.
      ▼ How long is Chix?
      Chix is 1,814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chix?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chix. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chix? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chix are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chix?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Chix. The trail is 1,814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chix?
      Chix is a very popular trail. There have been 846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 925 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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