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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
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPentland Hills
Edinburgh -
AKABeech Avenue
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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6 Months
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- 21 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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Directions to exponential trailhead
(55.856210, -3.336850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exponential
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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.
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How hard is Exponential?
Exponential is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.586%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Exponential?
Exponential has 160 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 1,006 ft.
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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.
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