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3,245 ft
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
1,240 ft
Altitude min
1,403 ft
Altitude max
1,400 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
2,362 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

House Bound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43148 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90859 in Trail Running
    • #125978 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Pump Track, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Time to get back to the start. This blue flowy trail will make you want to go up and repeat again. Last update by TrailBreaker trail builders (dec 2021) modified 2nd half to make fun as hell, huge berms that allow you to carry plenty of speed, berm after berm non stop.

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 346 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.29 (5 votes)
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        Directions to house-bound trailhead (53.108290, -6.235940)
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        Jun 24, 2020 @ 1:47pm
        Jun 24, 2020

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        Frequently Asked Questions About House Bound

        ▼ Where is House Bound located?
        House Bound is located in Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Roundwood, Ireland. It is part of the Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.10829, -6.23594.
        ▼ How hard is House Bound?
        House Bound is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for House Bound?
        The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,240 ft to 1,403 ft.
        ▼ Is House Bound a point to point trail?
        Yes, House Bound is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is House Bound?
        House Bound is 3,245 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on House Bound?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on House Bound. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access House Bound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to House Bound are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride House Bound?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride House Bound. The trail is 3,245 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is House Bound?
        House Bound is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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