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1.4 miles
Distance
243 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:16:20
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
1,308 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
1,308 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
3,652 ft
Distance climb
2,638 ft
Distance down
1,168 ft
Distance flat
00:16:20
Avg time

Devils Elbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre
    Dublin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2553 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Part of the Ticknock trail center oficial trail Euroskeptic is broadly used by most of riders to start their ride in the area. It connects to several natural trails. The descent section is fast and fun with some small rockgardens and features.

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Very Dry
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        Directions to devils-elbow-85482 trailhead (53.246610, -6.256290)
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        Routes with this trail

        28
        Short weekday route
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 774 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Ticknock Colette Loop, waymarked route.
        25
        Wednesda Night Lights
        10 miles • 2,089 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Wednesday Nighttime spin for winter training and a social pint afterwards in Blue Light!
        52
        Loops in Ticknock
        13 miles • 2,366 ft • 11 • Loop •
        Some loops inside Ticknock trail center
        4.3 ★★★★★
        10 Ratings
        5 ★ 70%
        4 ★ 10%
        3 ★ 10%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 10%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Elbow

        ▼ Where is Devils Elbow located?
        Devils Elbow is located in Ticknock, Dublin, Ireland. It is part of the Ticknock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.24661, -6.25629.
        ▼ How hard is Devils Elbow?
        Devils Elbow is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Elbow?
        Devils Elbow has 243 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,308 ft to 1,545 ft.
        ▼ Is Devils Elbow a point to point trail?
        Yes, Devils Elbow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Devils Elbow?
        Devils Elbow is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devils Elbow?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Devils Elbow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Devils Elbow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Devils Elbow are:
        • October (174 activities)
        • February (154 activities)
        • July (132 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Devils Elbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devils Elbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Devils Elbow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Devils Elbow. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Devils Elbow?
        Devils Elbow is a very popular trail. There have been 15,112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,787 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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