more stats
2,743 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
1,089 ft
Altitude min
1,134 ft
Altitude max
1,099 ft
Altitude start
1,093 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
1,234 ft
Distance climb
922 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Fat Sam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Curtlestown
    Co. Wicklow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #176387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37241 in E-Biking
    • #411866 in Trail Running
    • #413468 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #682 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #112 in E-Biking
    • #611 in Trail Running
    • #600 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Can be ridden uphill to come back from Anacrivey Wood to Curtlestown Wood.

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  • 10 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Fat Sam Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2024 @ 8:46am
Oct 27, 2024
Apr 28, 2024 @ 9:51am
Apr 28, 2024
Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:02am
Nov 26, 2023
 Felling going on at the end of the trail resulting in having to use a different exit. It looks like coilte will clear the whole lower section.
Jun 18, 2023 @ 2:31pm
Jun 18, 2023
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on Oct 27, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fat Sam located?
      Fat Sam is located in Curtlestown, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the Curtlestown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.1928, -6.21652.
      ▼ How hard is Fat Sam?
      Fat Sam is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fat Sam?
      Fat Sam has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,089 ft to 1,134 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fat Sam?
      Fat Sam is 2,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fat Sam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fat Sam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fat Sam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fat Sam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fat Sam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Fat Sam. The trail is 2,743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fat Sam?
      Fat Sam is a very popular trail. There have been 181 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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