more stats
600 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
630 ft
Altitude max
630 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
551 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:20
Avg time

Dark Energy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Countesswells
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #277337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68160 in E-Biking
    • #294529 in Trail Running
    • #287000 in Hiking
    • #18883 in Horseback
  • National Ranking
    #9,243 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,366 in E-Biking
    • #6,144 in Trail Running
    • #5,387 in Hiking
    • #183 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Dark Energy is a 183 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberdeen. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Dark Energy Trail Reports

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Oct 26, 2026 @ 4:15pm (Europe/London)
Oct 26, 2026
 Start of the trails is blocked by a fallen tree but you can climb over it or go around with care.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dark Energy located?
      Dark Energy is located in Countesswells, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Countesswells trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.14002, -2.23976.
      ▼ How hard is Dark Energy?
      Dark Energy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Energy?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 630 ft.
      ▼ Is Dark Energy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dark Energy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dark Energy?
      Dark Energy is 600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Energy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dark Energy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dark Energy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dark Energy are:
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Dark Energy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Energy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dark Energy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dark Energy. The trail is 600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dark Energy?
      Dark Energy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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