more stats
3,005 ft
Distance
-558 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-558 ft
Altitude change
1,246 ft
Altitude min
1,804 ft
Altitude max
1,804 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-62.3%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
2,848 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Colsnaur Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Menstrie Glen
    Menstrie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16727 in E-Biking
    • #58240 in Trail Running
    • #86448 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,980 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #872 in E-Biking
    • #1,962 in Trail Running
    • #1,740 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Open grassy hillside, flowing single track from the summit. Braw.
Descent.

Access Info

Best accessed via Big Hunt Hill- which is nearly always at least a bit boggy, and can be tricky to navigate (plateaux).

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Summit

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Jul 23, 2026
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      Ochils Ochils
      Great downhill track. Very steep bits but no nasty surprises. All natural.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Colsnaur Upper located?
      Colsnaur Upper is located in Menstrie Glen, Menstrie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Menstrie Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.17286, -3.83598.
      ▼ How hard is Colsnaur Upper?
      Colsnaur Upper is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 18.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Colsnaur Upper?
      The trail has 558 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,246 ft to 1,804 ft.
      ▼ Is Colsnaur Upper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Colsnaur Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Colsnaur Upper?
      Colsnaur Upper is 3,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Colsnaur Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Colsnaur Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Colsnaur Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Colsnaur Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Colsnaur Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Colsnaur Upper. The trail is 3,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Colsnaur Upper?
      Colsnaur Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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