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1,217 ft
Distance
-224 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-224 ft
Altitude change
1,030 ft
Altitude min
1,254 ft
Altitude max
1,253 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
-18.4%
Grade
-37.4%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
1,138 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

High Definition Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Thornielee
    Walkerburn
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31676 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7493 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Forest and Land Scotland

The top section begins in the trees on a familiar dirt and pine needle trail, then you emerge out into the open clearing greeted by a rocky trail that's fast flowing with lots of well-sculpted berms. The rocky trail surface is quite different to other tracks at thornielee but can be a nice break from the mud on wet days.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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        Directions to high-definition trailhead (55.629610, -2.950340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Definition

        ▼ Where is High Definition located?
        High Definition is located in Thornielee, Walkerburn, United Kingdom. It is part of the Thornielee trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.62961, -2.95034.
        ▼ How hard is High Definition?
        High Definition is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Definition?
        The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,030 ft to 1,254 ft.
        ▼ Is High Definition a point to point trail?
        Yes, High Definition is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Definition?
        High Definition is 1,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Definition?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Definition. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Definition?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Definition are:
        • November (11 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access High Definition? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Definition are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Definition?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride High Definition. The trail is 1,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is High Definition?
        High Definition is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,553 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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