more stats
1,411 ft
Distance
-155 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
1,102 ft
Altitude min
1,258 ft
Altitude max
1,258 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,175 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Lefticle Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Burnside
    Aviemore
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55544 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13930 in E-Biking
    • #154013 in Trail Running
    • #339821 in Hiking
    • #10838 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,654 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #671 in E-Biking
    • #3,844 in Trail Running
    • #6,606 in Hiking
    • #454 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Seafield and Strathspey Estates

Originally designed as a climb this is a nice flowy trail jumping from Fireroad to Fireroad.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Flowy

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 110 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Lefticle Lower Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 9:28pm (Europe/London)
Sep 24, 2026
reporter Closed for forestry works. Should be open end of December 2026.
Sep 24, 2026 @ 1:09pm (Europe/London)
Sep 24, 2026
Temporarily closed due to forestry operations around the trails
Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:44pm (Europe/London)
Sep 21, 2026
Taped off for forestry work
Aug 31, 2026 @ 10:38am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Aug 31, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 @ 6:50pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jun 17, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lefticle-lower trailhead (57.230620, -3.826950)

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      Lefticle - High Burnside Aviemore 2024
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      5:55 | 144 | May 22, 2024 , Aviemore

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lefticle Lower located?
      Lefticle Lower is located in High Burnside, Aviemore, United Kingdom. It is part of the High Burnside trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.23062, -3.82695.
      ▼ How hard is Lefticle Lower?
      Lefticle Lower is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lefticle Lower?
      The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,102 ft to 1,258 ft.
      ▼ Is Lefticle Lower a point to point trail?
      Lefticle Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lefticle Lower?
      Lefticle Lower is 1,411 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lefticle Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lefticle Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lefticle Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lefticle Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lefticle Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lefticle Lower. The trail is 1,411 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lefticle Lower?
      Lefticle Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 1,295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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