1,066 ft
Distance
-201 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time

Helter Skelter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Thornielee
    Walkerburn
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Global Ranking
    #10989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8993 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2014

Rock gardens, technical corners and swoopy sections. Once it's bedded in it will be amazing Unofficial trail, not for beginners, there are no facilities at Thornylee. These trails are all hand built by riders in their own free time, so treat with respect and don't ride in large groups.

Access Info

On the crest of the steep hill on the new fire road (on the left on the main climb). Meets up with the Glory Hole.

This trail is unsanctioned.

More Stats for Helter Skelter mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -201 ft
  • Altitude min
    829 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,030 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,030 ft
  • Altitude end
    830 ft
  • Grade
    -18.8%
  • Grade max
    -38.9%
  • Grade min
    -1.4%
  • Distance down
    1,053 ft
  • Distance flat
    13 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:30
  • Avg reverse time
    00:52:14
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on Jul 9, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.4 (5 votes)
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      Helter Skelter Trail Reports

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      Jul 9, 2022 @ 8:02am
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      Dec 23, 2021 @ 6:27am
      Dec 23, 2021
      		 reporter Inspected and deemed open - beware minor tree debris
      Sep 13, 2020 @ 1:41pm
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 31 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 550 rides
      • Last: Mar 5, 2023

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      Videos

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      youtuber Thornielee Helter Skelter & Glory H.
      3:32 | 440 | Jan 29, 2019 , Walkerburn
      Helter Skelter
      2:26 | 220 | Oct 9, 2016 , Walkerburn
      No Thorns - Joe Swann
      1:54 | 305 | May 19, 2016 , Walkerburn
      Top Dog into Helter Skelter
      5:30 | 444 | Dec 20, 2015 , Walkerburn

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