This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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856 ft
Distance
-174 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-174 ft
Altitude change
568 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-20.3%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
807 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time

Dark Magic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glen Tanar
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

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AI Generated Description

Dark Magic is a 261 m moderately popular red difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Aboyne. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20.6 km average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 26.4 km avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Dark Magic Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2026 @ 5:18pm (Europe/London)
Apr 10, 2026
Dec 27, 2024 @ 2:33pm
Dec 27, 2024
 don't bother at the moment, take the right fork. needs work
Jun 5, 2024 @ 7:33am
Jun 5, 2024
 Trail temp closed due to felling. Contact Glen Tanar for more info
Mar 28, 2024 @ 7:07am
Mar 28, 2024
 Glen Tanar Estate sadly wish this trail to remain closed and do not approve of the exit encouraging users into the timber turning area. They plan...
Dec 8, 2023 @ 4:17am
Dec 8, 2023
 Closed to forestry damage
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Status:
on Apr 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      youtuber Friends Electric - Dark Magic - Aboyne
      mtb
      5:04 | 544 | Jul 28, 2020 , Aboyne

      Routes with this trail

      65
      Aboyne MiniDuro
      15 miles • 2,648 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
      Part of Aboyne Virtual Enduro
      5.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      airscool airscool
      Such a great trail and links well and is consistent with Friends Electric above. I rode after a night of rain so definately more picky then full gas to ride clean without dabbing. Great fun even with the fading light.
      felasmor
      Odd surprising feature! Just so happens to be with in the first 20m, step down that can't be rolled and there is a very skinny line on the right of the big rock. Otherwise the track beyond is OK, makes a good addition to FE. Not ridden here for a while. A stunning forest, sit and enjoy.
      isla009
      Excellent. Tight corners. Watch out for the odd surprising feature

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dark Magic located?
      Dark Magic is located in Glen Tanar, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glen Tanar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05742, -2.79269.
      ▼ How hard is Dark Magic?
      Dark Magic is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 20.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Magic?
      The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 568 ft to 741 ft.
      ▼ Is Dark Magic a point to point trail?
      Dark Magic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dark Magic?
      Dark Magic is 856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Magic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dark Magic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dark Magic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Magic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dark Magic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dark Magic. The trail is 856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dark Magic?
      Dark Magic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 521 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 533 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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