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2,044 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-341 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-336 ft
Altitude change
612 ft
Altitude min
948 ft
Altitude max
948 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-63%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,906 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Goosefest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99648 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69174 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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Goosefest is a highly rated 623 m less popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Banchory. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1 m blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Nov 13, 2025 @ 10:22pm (Europe/London)
Nov 13, 2025
the top section is overgrown with bracken but the bottom section is mint working on the berms and jumps feel free to ride them in a bit but as I...
Aug 8, 2025 @ 4:36am
Aug 8, 2025
 Completely overgrown
Apr 6, 2024 @ 11:45pm
Apr 6, 2024
 Tree across trail just before exit
Jan 15, 2024 @ 4:23am
Jan 15, 2024
Tree cleared at fork with The Ridge.
Jan 6, 2024 @ 1:39am
Jan 6, 2024
 Deep ruts through upper middle section
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Ideal
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
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        Directions to goosefest trailhead (57.034860, -2.532270)

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        Routes with this trail

        34
        Scolty Red/blue route
        13 miles • 1,936 ft • 30 • Loop •
        Fairly easy route at Scolty for those wanting to avoid the blacks.
        28
        Kiwis ride Scolty 4th pm
        10 miles • 2,004 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
        Kiwis ride best of Scolty

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Goosefest

        ▼ Where is Goosefest located?
        Goosefest is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.03486, -2.53227.
        ▼ How hard is Goosefest?
        Goosefest is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goosefest?
        Goosefest has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 341 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 612 ft to 948 ft.
        ▼ Is Goosefest a point to point trail?
        Yes, Goosefest is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Goosefest?
        Goosefest is 2,044 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goosefest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Goosefest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goosefest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goosefest are:
        • December (10 activities)
        • January (10 activities)
        • July (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Goosefest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goosefest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Goosefest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Goosefest. The trail is 2,044 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Goosefest?
        Goosefest is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 468 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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