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1,115 ft
Distance
-242 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
1,052 ft
Altitude min
1,294 ft
Altitude max
1,294 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-21.7%
Grade
-50.1%
Grade max
-3.3%
Grade min
1,115 ft
Distance down
00:01:20
Avg time

IXS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16450 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2944 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

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AI Generated Description

IXS is a highly rated 340 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Innerleithen. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m black diamond climb. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
All
  • 314 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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IXS Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:33am (Europe/London)
Jul 25, 2026
Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:25am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jun 20, 2026
Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:31am
Apr 13, 2025
Mar 30, 2025 @ 9:53am
Mar 30, 2025
Mar 10, 2025 @ 4:53am
Mar 10, 2025
 Trees down over IXS just before Gold Run middle crossing cleared by FLS
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Status:
on Jul 25, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.42 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ixs trailhead (55.608620, -3.041540)
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      Feb 28, 2020 @ 3:12pm
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      Mar 10, 2025 @ 4:53am
      Mar 10, 2025
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      Jan 26, 2025 @ 6:02am
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      Jan 26, 2025 @ 6:01am
      Jan 26, 2025

      Videos

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      Uplift day at Innerleithen. IXS, Cresta, Matador
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      60 | Jun 24, 2025 , Innerleithen
      IXS into Cresta at Innerleithen
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      3:37 | 171 | Jan 3, 2025 , Innerleithen
      Matador, Cresta and IXS at Innerleithen
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      8:54 | 70 | Dec 30, 2024 , Innerleithen
      Back On Adrenalin Uplift! - Innerleithen Mtb Vlog
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      17:34 | 290 | Mar 15, 2022 , Innerleithen

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is IXS located?
      IXS is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.60862, -3.04154.
      ▼ How hard is IXS?
      IXS is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for IXS?
      The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,052 ft to 1,294 ft.
      ▼ Is IXS a point to point trail?
      Yes, IXS is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is IXS?
      IXS is 1,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on IXS?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on IXS. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access IXS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to IXS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride IXS?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride IXS. The trail is 1,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is IXS?
      IXS is a very popular trail. There have been 4,279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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