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827 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
763 ft
Altitude min
874 ft
Altitude max
874 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-13.4%
Grade
-52.4%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
781 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Double Drap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #65937 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26928 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Rideable year round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Nice easy wet weather friendly trail that links Top Section with some of the trails lower down the hill. Contains a couple of drops of various difficulty and a fairly small jump on the corner of the hill. All can be bypassed.

Access Info

Get to the top of Scolty hill and ride the Scolty DH Top Section (on the east side of the hill). The trail is the one furthest to the right, and always stays with a wall on it's right.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to double-drap trailhead (57.035170, -2.527380)

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        May 17, 2017 @ 9:33am
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        Videos

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        Big Crash in aberdeenshire.  Scolty still good...
        10:41 | 120 | Mar 8, 2024 , Banchory
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        0:42 | 4387 | May 21, 2017 , Banchory
        Scolty // New Bike
        3:25 | 577 | Jul 4, 2014 , Banchory
        Scolty Spring Shred
        0:23 | 1503 | May 6, 2016 , Banchory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Double Drap

        Where is Double Drap located?
        Double Drap is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.03517, -2.52738.
        How hard is Double Drap?
        Double Drap is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 13.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Double Drap?
        The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 763 ft to 874 ft.
        Is Double Drap a point to point trail?
        Yes, Double Drap is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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