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1.3 miles
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:08:57
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
862 ft
Altitude min
934 ft
Altitude max
869 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
3,448 ft
Distance climb
2,385 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:08:57
Avg time

Gorstean Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Laggan Wolftrax
    Laggan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125100 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,120 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,568 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

A wide, low-level, surfaced gravel trail to Gorstean car park. This one’s just right for family cycling, or anyone who likes to enjoy the scenery while riding. There’s a gentle shallow climb at the start, and a beautiful track weaving through the forest on the way back.

source: FLS Route Card - Laggan Wolftrax
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  • 21.6 km avg distance
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Nov 24, 2024 @ 8:49am
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Sep 6, 2020 @ 5:12am
Sep 6, 2020
 reporter Some puddles in places. Some dry areas too.
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on Nov 24, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gorstean located?
      Gorstean is located in Laggan Wolftrax, Laggan, United Kingdom. It is part of the Laggan Wolftrax trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.00104, -4.3167.
      ▼ How hard is Gorstean?
      Gorstean is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gorstean?
      Gorstean has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 862 ft to 934 ft.
      ▼ Is Gorstean a point to point trail?
      Gorstean is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gorstean?
      Gorstean is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gorstean?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gorstean. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gorstean?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gorstean are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gorstean? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gorstean are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gorstean?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Gorstean. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gorstean?
      Gorstean is a moderately popular trail. There have been 487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 524 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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