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1,663 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
69 ft
Altitude min
234 ft
Altitude max
194 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-7.517%
Grade
-26.301%
Grade max
10.465%
Grade min
559 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
14 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Flagpole Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Lochan Trails
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18178 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

From the North corner of the Loch nip through the tree's and then come out left onto the woodland walk, Go along west for 50 or so meters to a junction and look into the trees and you see a metal flagpole. Go past it down

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flagpole Trail

        ▼ Where is Flagpole Trail located?
        Flagpole Trail is located in Glencoe Lochan Trails, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Lochan Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.68934, -5.09795.
        ▼ How hard is Flagpole Trail?
        Flagpole Trail is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 7.517%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flagpole Trail?
        Flagpole Trail has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 69 ft to 234 ft.
        ▼ Is Flagpole Trail a point to point trail?
        Flagpole Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flagpole Trail?
        Flagpole Trail is 1,663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flagpole Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flagpole Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flagpole Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flagpole Trail are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • May (8 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Flagpole Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flagpole Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flagpole Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Flagpole Trail. The trail is 1,663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flagpole Trail?
        Flagpole Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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