more stats
860 ft
Distance
-203 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
607 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-23.6%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
-8.3%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Gradient Smile Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pitmedden
    Auchtermuchty
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42895 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5711 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,189 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #182 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

fast and technical. last drop onto the forest road is a doozy

Access Info

open access

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 212 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Gradient Smile Trail Reports

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on May 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gradient-smile trailhead (56.313630, -3.310420)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Woody407
      The last drop is indeed a doozy, but I was down it before I had time to panic brake! There is also a road gap that I wasn't expecting, shortly after a jump after a steep berm! All good fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gradient Smile located?
      Gradient Smile is located in Pitmedden, Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitmedden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.31363, -3.31042.
      ▼ How hard is Gradient Smile?
      Gradient Smile is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 23.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gradient Smile?
      The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 607 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ Is Gradient Smile a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gradient Smile is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gradient Smile?
      Gradient Smile is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gradient Smile?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gradient Smile. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gradient Smile? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gradient Smile are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gradient Smile?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Gradient Smile. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gradient Smile?
      Gradient Smile is a very popular trail. There have been 3,441 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,492 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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