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843 ft
Distance
-105 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
678 ft
Altitude min
783 ft
Altitude max
783 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance down
00:03:58
Avg time

Drop-off Top Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    3 Trails for the price of 1, Herm Scarem
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden

Trail's not too steep but quite rocky and rough.

Access Info

Entrance is a bit tricky to find with the uprooted trees, keep going along "Parnells Top Section" then look for a sharp left turn.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned trail and is of comparable difficulty to the black trail centre trails, even when dry.

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Mar 31, 2023 @ 7:33pm
Mar 31, 2023
Jun 20, 2021 @ 12:31am
Jun 20, 2021
 reporter Loads of trees down at the top, very difficult to find the entrance
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Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to dropoff-top-section trailhead (54.213870, -5.967120)

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        Drop Off Crash
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        0:13 | 1192 | Mar 27, 2013 , Newcastle
        Drop off at Swinley
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        0:09 | 208 | Oct 14, 2008 , Newcastle
        Drop off at Swinley
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        0:10 | 141 | Oct 14, 2008 , Newcastle
        Nathan Million Doing The Hamsterly Drop Off
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        0:07 | 240 | Dec 30, 2008 , Newcastle

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Drop-off Top Section

        ▼ Where is Drop-off Top Section located?
        Drop-off Top Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21387, -5.96712.
        ▼ How hard is Drop-off Top Section?
        Drop-off Top Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop-off Top Section?
        The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 678 ft to 783 ft.
        ▼ Is Drop-off Top Section a point to point trail?
        Drop-off Top Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Drop-off Top Section?
        Drop-off Top Section is 843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop-off Top Section?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop-off Top Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drop-off Top Section?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drop-off Top Section are:
        • April (9 activities)
        • February (7 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Drop-off Top Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop-off Top Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop-off Top Section?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Drop-off Top Section. The trail is 843 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Drop-off Top Section?
        Drop-off Top Section is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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