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1,444 ft
Distance
152 ft
Climb
00:04:07
Avg time
152 ft
Altitude change
481 ft
Altitude min
633 ft
Altitude max
481 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
1,355 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance flat
00:04:07
Avg time

Hard Going Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Balfour Forest
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

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Hard Going is a 440 m moderately popular singletrack trail located near Aboyne. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Nov 15, 2023 @ 11:36am
Nov 15, 2023
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Jan 27, 2023 @ 5:02pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Going located?
      Hard Going is located in Balfour Forest, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balfour Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.06255, -2.78833.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Going?
      Hard Going has 152 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 481 ft to 633 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Going a point to point trail?
      Hard Going is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Going?
      Hard Going is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Going?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Going. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Going? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Going are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Going?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hard Going. The trail is 1,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Going?
      Hard Going is a moderately popular trail. There have been 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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