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1,516 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
00:02:14
Avg time
160 ft
Altitude change
846 ft
Altitude min
1,006 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
1,006 ft
Altitude end
10.586%
Grade
2.806%
Grade max
13.122%
Grade min
1,516 ft
Distance climb
00:02:14
Avg time

Exponential Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • AKA
    Beech Avenue
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19401 in Trail Running
    • #2732 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,696 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road with Singletrack on both sides. Fairly tech climb with lots of roots or a fast descent.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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on Feb 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.44 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Exponential located?
      Exponential is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.85621, -3.33685.
      ▼ How hard is Exponential?
      Exponential is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.586%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Exponential?
      Exponential has 160 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 1,006 ft.
      ▼ Is Exponential a point to point trail?
      Exponential is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Exponential?
      Exponential is 1,516 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Exponential?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Exponential. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Exponential? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Exponential are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Exponential?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Exponential. The trail is 1,516 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Exponential?
      Exponential is a very popular trail. There have been 3,882 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,348 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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