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308 ft
Distance
-31 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
646 ft
Altitude min
677 ft
Altitude max
677 ft
Altitude start
646 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
-8.1%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time

Gaga Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cave Hill
    Belfast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112556 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Belfast City Council

Short access to Octane from Rush. Bit steep and gets very slippery in the wet.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.

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Mar 24, 2026 @ 7:50am (Europe/London)
Mar 24, 2026
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Apr 4, 2022 @ 9:53am
Apr 4, 2022
 Leaf drifts getting wet and mulchy but running well
Mar 29, 2022 @ 8:44am
Mar 29, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gaga

        ▼ Where is Gaga located?
        Gaga is located in Cave Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cave Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.6495, -5.94263.
        ▼ How hard is Gaga?
        Gaga is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gaga?
        The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 646 ft to 677 ft.
        ▼ How long is Gaga?
        Gaga is 308 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gaga?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gaga. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gaga?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gaga are:
        • November (1 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Gaga? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gaga are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gaga?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gaga. The trail is 308 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gaga?
        Gaga is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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