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354 ft
Distance
-27 ft
Descent
00:00:17
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
719 ft
Altitude min
746 ft
Altitude max
746 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
299 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:00:17
Avg time

Lights Out Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Hill
    Belfast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Belfast City Council

Unsanctioned biker built trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.

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Jul 8, 2022 @ 1:59pm
Jul 8, 2022
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Mar 29, 2022 @ 8:44am
Mar 29, 2022
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on Jul 8, 2022
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lights Out located?
      Lights Out is located in Cave Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cave Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.64977, -5.94396.
      ▼ How hard is Lights Out?
      Lights Out is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lights Out?
      The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 719 ft to 746 ft.
      ▼ Is Lights Out a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lights Out is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lights Out?
      Lights Out is 354 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lights Out?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lights Out. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lights Out? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lights Out are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lights Out?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Lights Out. The trail is 354 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lights Out?
      Lights Out is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 100 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 181 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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