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3,284 ft
Distance
-341 ft
Descent
00:09:43
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
783 ft
Altitude max
783 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
3,182 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
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Kettle Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mullaghmeen Forest
    Ballymanus
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94140 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142058 in Trail Running
    • #137075 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
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One of the oldest trails in Mullaghmeen forest and is named after Tom Clogher. Tom was a pioneer for the sport in the area and built this trail and many others in the area.
Fast and fun trail with some small jumps that are optional. Finishes in the 'half pipe' which is a large rut that is ridden like a half pipe without leaving the ramp If preferred the half pipe can be skipped when you drop onto the fire road and Repeat Offender can be take back to the top.

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Starts at the same location as Feeling Good and Chewy Louie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kettle Run

        ▼ Where is Kettle Run located?
        Kettle Run is located in Mullaghmeen Forest, Ballymanus, Ireland. It is part of the Mullaghmeen Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.75445, -7.28435.
        ▼ How hard is Kettle Run?
        Kettle Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kettle Run?
        The trail has 341 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 783 ft.
        ▼ Is Kettle Run a point to point trail?
        Kettle Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kettle Run?
        Kettle Run is 3,284 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kettle Run?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kettle Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kettle Run?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kettle Run are:
        • May (15 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Kettle Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kettle Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kettle Run?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kettle Run. The trail is 3,284 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kettle Run?
        Kettle Run is a very popular trail. There have been 278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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