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1,278 ft
Distance
-159 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-159 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
517 ft
Altitude max
517 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-12.451%
Grade
-65.196%
Grade max
-3.974%
Grade min
1,278 ft
Distance down
00:01:55
Avg time

Henderson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carrick Mountain
    Glenealy
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63020 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305447 in Trail Running
    • #115107 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #290 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #400 in Trail Running
    • #150 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Not a wet weather trail
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

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AI Generated Description

Henderson is a 389 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Glenealy. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Henderson Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2021 @ 2:11am
Aug 27, 2021
Everything is fixed
Aug 25, 2020 @ 10:48am
Aug 25, 2020
Very wet, few collapsed bridges wouldn’t reccomend in wet weather.
Aug 25, 2020 @ 10:48am
Aug 25, 2020
Sep 7, 2019 @ 1:37am
Sep 7, 2019
Sep 5, 2019 @ 2:05am
Sep 5, 2019
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on Aug 27, 2021
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Henderson located?
      Henderson is located in Carrick Mountain, Glenealy, Ireland. It is part of the Carrick Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.97421, -6.15732.
      ▼ How hard is Henderson?
      Henderson is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.451%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Henderson?
      The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 ft to 517 ft.
      ▼ Is Henderson a point to point trail?
      Yes, Henderson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Henderson?
      Henderson is 1,278 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Henderson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Henderson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Henderson?
      Henderson is best visited during: Not a wet weather trail.
      ▼ How do I access Henderson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Henderson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Henderson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Henderson. The trail is 1,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Henderson?
      Henderson is a moderately popular trail. There have been 670 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 641 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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