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1,549 ft
Distance
-318 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
1,286 ft
Altitude min
1,604 ft
Altitude max
1,604 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade
-57%
Grade max
-9.8%
Grade min
1,549 ft
Distance down
00:04:01
Avg time

Lefticle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Burnside
    Aviemore
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4469 in E-Biking
    • #3359 in Trail Running
    • #132892 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Seafield and Strathspey Estates

Lefticle or "Huw's" features roots and rocks with some breathing space in between. If you can find the right line the features flow together but its definitely not a flow trail

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Jun 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.33 (10 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Lefticle located?
        Lefticle is located in High Burnside, Aviemore, United Kingdom. It is part of the High Burnside trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.23257, -3.83294.
        ▼ How hard is Lefticle?
        Lefticle is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lefticle?
        The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,286 ft to 1,604 ft.
        ▼ Is Lefticle a point to point trail?
        Lefticle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lefticle?
        Lefticle is 1,549 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lefticle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lefticle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Lefticle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lefticle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lefticle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lefticle. The trail is 1,549 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lefticle?
        Lefticle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,086 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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