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5,089 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:08:20
Avg time
-223 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
3,642 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:08:20
Avg time

Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mabie Forest
    Dumfries
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48626 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17676 in E-Biking
    • #4172 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,407 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #925 in E-Biking
    • #113 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

This Elevator comprises of two sections, first the climb then the descent. The Elevator Descent links into "The Bad Step" which is a stand alone Technical Trail Feature (TTF) in the trail. Fast hard-pack single track with bed rock outcrops and a short boardwalk section. The final section is undulating as you head along to The Bad Step, this TTF is a stone pitched section with a small drop at the bottom and has exposure to the left.

Beyond The Bad Step the trail has minimal gradient but outcrops of rock will keep you honest as you descend to the forest road. The Elevator forms part of the official 7stanes Mountain Bike Trail

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 226 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Elevator Trail Reports

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Feb 1, 2025 @ 9:26am
Feb 1, 2025
all clear
Apr 11, 2024 @ 4:39am
Apr 11, 2024
Oct 21, 2023 @ 6:47am
Oct 21, 2023
Aug 26, 2023 @ 5:59am
Aug 26, 2023
No diversions Or issues
Jan 1, 2023 @ 6:42am
Jan 1, 2023
Before wooden bridge trail washed out large rocks in trail and hard riding
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on Feb 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Sep 13, 2018 @ 12:19pm
      Sep 13, 2018

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elevator located?
      Elevator is located in Mabie Forest, Dumfries, United Kingdom. It is part of the Mabie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.0239, -3.67135.
      ▼ How hard is Elevator?
      Elevator is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elevator?
      Elevator has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 417 ft to 668 ft.
      ▼ Is Elevator a point to point trail?
      Yes, Elevator is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elevator?
      Elevator is 5,089 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elevator?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elevator are:
      • August (12 activities)
      • September (12 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Elevator. The trail is 5,089 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elevator?
      Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 2,944 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,940 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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