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 [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 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.

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Down the Steps... Trail Reports

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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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on Jun 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ 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 542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 589 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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