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2,487 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
590 ft
Altitude min
746 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
1,765 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Hidden valley Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Newcastleton Trails
    Newcastleton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47597 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump

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Hidden valley Upper is a 758 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Newcastleton. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and gap jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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Jul 8, 2025 @ 5:56am
Jul 8, 2025
Trail is officially closed. But the trail is clear apart from some erosion in certain places
Aug 26, 2022 @ 1:41am
Aug 26, 2022
Feb 5, 2022 @ 5:37am
Feb 5, 2022
 FLS Update: All Newcastleton trails remain closed due to storm damage
Dec 16, 2021 @ 10:12am
Dec 16, 2021
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Aug 14, 2021 @ 1:55am
Aug 14, 2021
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden valley Upper

        ▼ Where is Hidden valley Upper located?
        Hidden valley Upper is located in Newcastleton Trails, Newcastleton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Newcastleton Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.17587, -2.78042.
        ▼ How hard is Hidden valley Upper?
        Hidden valley Upper is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hidden valley Upper?
        Hidden valley Upper has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 590 ft to 746 ft.
        ▼ Is Hidden valley Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hidden valley Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hidden valley Upper?
        Hidden valley Upper is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hidden valley Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hidden valley Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hidden valley Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hidden valley Upper are:
        • August (6 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • October (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hidden valley Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hidden valley Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hidden valley Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hidden valley Upper. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hidden valley Upper?
        Hidden valley Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,001 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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