more stats
2,963 ft
Distance
-120 ft
Descent
00:05:16
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
1,439 ft
Altitude min
1,558 ft
Altitude max
1,558 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
2,516 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:05:16
Avg time

Dark Loam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8701 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38787 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #53 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #116 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Pump Track, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

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AI Generated Description

Dark Loam is a 903 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Roundwood. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm, drop, jump, pump track and roller coaster. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsJumpsPump trackRollers

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 286 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dark Loam located?
      Dark Loam is located in Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Roundwood, Ireland. It is part of the Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.109, -6.25079.
      ▼ How hard is Dark Loam?
      Dark Loam is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Loam?
      The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,439 ft to 1,558 ft.
      ▼ Is Dark Loam a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dark Loam is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dark Loam?
      Dark Loam is 2,963 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Loam?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dark Loam. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dark Loam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Loam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dark Loam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Dark Loam. The trail is 2,963 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dark Loam?
      Dark Loam is a very popular trail. There have been 1,714 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,894 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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