Name: Down the Steps (Upper)
Rating: 4

more stats

1,158 ft

Distance

-95 ft

Descent

00:01:48

Avg time

-95 ft

Altitude change

357 ft

Altitude min

452 ft

Altitude max

452 ft

Altitude start

358 ft

Altitude end

-8.2%

Grade

-16.7%

Grade max

1.1%

Grade min

30 ft

Distance climb

948 ft

Distance down

180 ft

Distance flat

00:01:48

Avg time

Down the Steps (Upper) Details

Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Lennox Forest
Lennoxtown
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Voted Difficulty

Blue (1 vote)
Local Popularity
85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#67811 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #49221 in E-Biking
- #145420 in Trail Running
- #140510 in Hiking
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Popular Direction Shown
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail

Drop, Jump

Go down the steps from the castle into a fast flowy fun-filled trail.

No challenges here as steps can be avoided and so can the other trail features like a jump and a drop.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

8 rides
19 miles avg distance

All

59 rides
Last: Jul 23, 2026

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Down the Steps... Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jun 29, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jun 29, 2025	Low branch near the beginning and a tree down just after the crossing (head to the right if your bunny hop game is good).
	Jun 29, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jun 29, 2025	Low branch near the beginning and a tree down just after the crossing (head to the right if your bunny hop game is good).
	Apr 27, 2021 @ 11:03am Apr 27, 2021
	Apr 20, 2021 @ 10:23am Apr 20, 2021
	Apr 13, 2021 @ 11:26am Apr 13, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About Down the Steps (Upper)

▼ Where is Down the Steps (Upper) located?

Down the Steps (Upper) is located in Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lennox Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.9778, -4.23529.

▼ How hard is Down the Steps (Upper)?

Down the Steps (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.2%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Down the Steps (Upper)?

The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 452 ft.

▼ Is Down the Steps (Upper) a point to point trail?

Yes, Down the Steps (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Down the Steps (Upper)?

Down the Steps (Upper) is 1,158 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Down the Steps (Upper)?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Down the Steps (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down the Steps (Upper)?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down the Steps (Upper) are:

July (17 activities)
May (6 activities)
August (3 activities)

Check the reports page for current trail conditions.

▼ How do I access Down the Steps (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down the Steps (Upper) are:

Parking spaces (2,991 ft away)
Lennox Forest Car Park (1.0 mile away)
Parking (1.2 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Down the Steps (Upper)?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Down the Steps (Upper). The trail is 1,158 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Down the Steps (Upper)?

Down the Steps (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 520 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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