This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,952 ft
Distance
-385 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-385 ft
Altitude change
995 ft
Altitude min
1,380 ft
Altitude max
1,380 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade
-61.6%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance down
00:05:43
Avg time

Jawbone - (5) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Caberston
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Forest and Land Scotland

About three quarters could be a black run at a trail centre. The other bit is steep, tight corners over loose rocks.

Access Info

Standard Golfie climb, turn right at the reservoir. Climb the landrover track, take the left fork on the first crest. Follow the furrows down past the chimney thing from the old reservoir. Turn right just before the tree line. Once in the trail, keep right at the split with BigBaw

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsLooseRock slabsTight and twisty

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 41 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 130 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Jawbone - (5) Trail Reports

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Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:14am (Europe/London)
1 day
2 trees down just after the berm at end of long off camber section, rest of trail is clear.
Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:56pm (Europe/London)
Oct 28, 2026
 reporter
Multiple trees down
Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 13, 2026
 Very dusty today but a good techy trail
Jul 12, 2026 @ 4:17am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 12, 2026
 Trail open as normal
May 6, 2026 @ 8:51am (Europe/London)
May 6, 2026
Large tree down over trail and hanging as sketchy as could be
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on Oct 31, 2026
Avg: 4.56 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jawbone--5 trailhead (55.632810, -3.034940)
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      4:08 | 847 | Jun 27, 2019 , Innerleithen
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      2:49 | 608 | May 19, 2016 , Innerleithen

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jawbone - (5) located?
      Jawbone - (5) is located in Caberston, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Caberston trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.63281, -3.03494.
      ▼ How hard is Jawbone - (5)?
      Jawbone - (5) is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jawbone - (5)?
      The trail has 385 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 995 ft to 1,380 ft.
      ▼ Is Jawbone - (5) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jawbone - (5) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jawbone - (5)?
      Jawbone - (5) is 1,952 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jawbone - (5)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jawbone - (5). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jawbone - (5)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jawbone - (5) are:
      • May (19 activities)
      • August (19 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Jawbone - (5)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jawbone - (5) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jawbone - (5)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Jawbone - (5). The trail is 1,952 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jawbone - (5)?
      Jawbone - (5) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,237 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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