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1,562 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:05:31
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
900 ft
Altitude min
1,119 ft
Altitude max
1,119 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-61.3%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance down
00:05:31
Avg time

Distraction Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Carron Valley
    Denny
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019

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Distraction is a highly rated 476 m less popular red difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Denny. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • Last: Jun 21, 2020
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Distraction Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2023 @ 6:09am
Jul 15, 2023
 Trail now disappeared under forestry work
Jan 2, 2022 @ 9:40am
Jan 2, 2022
 Middle section of trial is completely blocked by tree felling.
Dec 5, 2021 @ 12:55pm
Dec 5, 2021
 Significant trees down in the middle section
Aug 11, 2021 @ 11:05am
Aug 11, 2021
 A bit drier than Alt Dubh!
Jul 8, 2021 @ 5:38am
Jul 8, 2021
 Mud baths, sniper roots, sliding about sideways, but still immense fun
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        Directions to distraction trailhead (56.015960, -4.091610)
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        Jul 15, 2023 @ 6:07am
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        Jan 2, 2022 @ 9:41am
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        Aug 29, 2020 @ 3:26am
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        Aug 29, 2020 @ 3:26am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Distraction

        ▼ Where is Distraction located?
        Distraction is located in Carron Valley, Denny, United Kingdom. It is part of the Carron Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.01596, -4.09161.
        ▼ How hard is Distraction?
        Distraction is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Distraction?
        The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 900 ft to 1,119 ft.
        ▼ Is Distraction a point to point trail?
        Yes, Distraction is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Distraction?
        Distraction is 1,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Distraction?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Distraction. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Distraction? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Distraction are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Distraction?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Distraction. The trail is 1,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Distraction?
        Distraction is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 192 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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