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4,073 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
00:04:56
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
22 ft
Altitude min
230 ft
Altitude max
230 ft
Altitude start
31 ft
Altitude end
-4.881%
Grade
-24.344%
Grade max
19.527%
Grade min
524 ft
Distance climb
2,897 ft
Distance down
652 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Howth Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dublin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135955 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137621 in Trail Running
    • #317112 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #550 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #160 in Trail Running
    • #437 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Howth Lower is a 1 km less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Dublin. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Feb 20, 2022 @ 5:28am
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Graham1111
      Was walking here the other week and there is a sign for no cycling on this trail. Not sure if it's only new

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howth Lower located?
      Howth Lower is located in Dublin, Ireland. It is part of the Dublin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.37084, -6.08693.
      ▼ How hard is Howth Lower?
      Howth Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.881%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howth Lower?
      Howth Lower has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 22 ft to 230 ft.
      ▼ Is Howth Lower a point to point trail?
      Howth Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Howth Lower?
      Howth Lower is 4,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howth Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Howth Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Howth Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Howth Lower. The trail is 4,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Howth Lower?
      Howth Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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