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4,577 ft
Distance
-536 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
-536 ft
Altitude change
267 ft
Altitude min
803 ft
Altitude max
803 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
4,432 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
Avg time

ELC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ravensdale Forest Trails
    Ravensdale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86317 in E-Biking
    • #116879 in Trail Running
    • #111870 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Caution, track i soften shared with walkers, respect that other people also use these trails and please slow down for them

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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ELC Trail Reports

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May 31, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Dublin)
May 31, 2026
Mar 9, 2025 @ 8:37am
Mar 9, 2025
 Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
Feb 24, 2024 @ 4:21pm
Feb 24, 2024
 Running well - trees mentioned as being down in previous update have been cleared (Massive thanks to whoever sorted!)
Jan 21, 2024 @ 4:26am
Jan 21, 2024
 A lot of trees down across the trail on the top wooded section
Nov 19, 2023 @ 3:30am
Nov 19, 2023
 Tree down just out of the forest, extremely wet, hard to pick lines due to prevalent leaf coverage
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Status:
on May 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 17, 2022

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      1 Review & Comments

      Mick225
      Great some steep stuff and a good bit of tech and drops and jumps

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is ELC located?
      ELC is located in Ravensdale Forest Trails, Ravensdale, Ireland. It is part of the Ravensdale Forest Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.07165, -6.33562.
      ▼ How hard is ELC?
      ELC is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for ELC?
      The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 267 ft to 803 ft.
      ▼ Is ELC a point to point trail?
      ELC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is ELC?
      ELC is 4,577 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on ELC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on ELC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access ELC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to ELC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride ELC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride ELC. The trail is 4,577 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is ELC?
      ELC is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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