more stats
3,435 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-321 ft
Descent
00:02:57
Avg time
-305 ft
Altitude change
1,330 ft
Altitude min
1,648 ft
Altitude max
1,644 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-43.4%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
1,736 ft
Distance down
1,434 ft
Distance flat
00:02:57
Avg time

Glitch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44219 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #132 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Big jump line with huge tables and large doubles. Mandatory road gap that you can just drop off.
Big berms and wide landing so it feels safe riding it.
Small Rock face step down. Amazing work done by trail breaker crew.

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BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

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  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glitch located?
      Glitch is located in Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Roundwood, Ireland. It is part of the Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.10286, -6.25077.
      ▼ How hard is Glitch?
      Glitch is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glitch?
      Glitch has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,330 ft to 1,648 ft.
      ▼ How long is Glitch?
      Glitch is 3,435 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glitch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Glitch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glitch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glitch are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Glitch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glitch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glitch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Glitch. The trail is 3,435 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glitch?
      Glitch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 751 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 886 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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