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1.4 miles
Distance
243 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:17:44
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
00:17:44
Avg time

Devils Elbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12349 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #178 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #28 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • 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
  • 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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  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 238 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,826 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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on Jul 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      You have to ride this trail at leat once. You'll be surprised of how good can be an uphill trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devils Elbow located?
      Devils Elbow is located in Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre, Dublin, Ireland. It is part of the Ticknock National Mountain Bike Trail Centre 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.
      ▼ 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 18 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 15,409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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