This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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2.5 miles
Distance
438 ft
Climb
-431 ft
Descent
00:54:06
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
312 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude max
383 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
0.055%
Grade
-20.141%
Grade max
18.415%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,110 ft
Distance flat
00:54:06
Avg time

Drumlanrig Black Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Drumlanrig
    Thornhill
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

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Drumlanrig Black is a 4 km popular black difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Thornhill. This mountain bike only trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 134 m blue climb. It features drop. On average it takes 54 minutes to complete this trail.

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Drumlanrig Black Trail Reports

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Jan 22, 2022 @ 5:33am
Jan 22, 2022
Officially closed as of Jan 22 - tried to ride it but the recent storms have destroyed most of the good trails. The Southern end is passable with...
Oct 2, 2020 @ 2:28am
Oct 2, 2020
2020 diversion at end
May 26, 2018 @ 4:21am
May 26, 2018
Jan 14, 2018 @ 8:35am
Jan 14, 2018
Bit slippy from the rain. But all part of the fun
May 15, 2017 @ 3:18am
May 15, 2017
Slippy roots from the morning dew but trail nice and dry.
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on Jan 22, 2022
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drumlanrig Black located?
      Drumlanrig Black is located in Drumlanrig, Thornhill, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumlanrig trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.27339, -3.81625.
      ▼ How hard is Drumlanrig Black?
      Drumlanrig Black is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.055%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drumlanrig Black?
      Drumlanrig Black has 438 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 431 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 312 ft to 568 ft.
      ▼ Is Drumlanrig Black a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drumlanrig Black is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drumlanrig Black?
      Drumlanrig Black is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drumlanrig Black?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drumlanrig Black. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drumlanrig Black?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drumlanrig Black are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Drumlanrig Black? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drumlanrig Black are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drumlanrig Black?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 54 minutes to ride Drumlanrig Black. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drumlanrig Black?
      Drumlanrig Black is a very popular trail. There have been 220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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