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2,487 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:14
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
814 ft
Altitude min
869 ft
Altitude max
814 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
1,076 ft
Distance flat
00:04:14
Avg time

Litmus Test Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pitmedden
    Auchtermuchty
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119957 in E-Biking
    • #98953 in Trail Running
    • #103316 in Hiking
    • #38328 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,292 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,310 in E-Biking
    • #2,675 in Trail Running
    • #2,044 in Hiking
    • #1,399 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

lovely single track trail that can be ridden easily in both directions.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 6:51pm (Europe/London)
Sep 11, 2026
 could do with a trim bit difficultto see the route,bit over grown.
Aug 6, 2026 @ 1:29pm (Europe/London)
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May 27, 2026 @ 10:11am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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Apr 5, 2026 @ 11:38am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
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on Sep 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Litmus Test located?
      Litmus Test is located in Pitmedden, Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitmedden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.30985, -3.29955.
      ▼ How hard is Litmus Test?
      Litmus Test is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Litmus Test?
      Litmus Test has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 814 ft to 869 ft.
      ▼ Is Litmus Test a point to point trail?
      Litmus Test is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Litmus Test?
      Litmus Test is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Litmus Test?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Litmus Test. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Litmus Test? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Litmus Test are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Litmus Test?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Litmus Test. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Litmus Test?
      Litmus Test is a very popular trail. There have been 610 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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