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5.9 miles
Distance
1,856 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
03:33:58
Avg time
1,633 ft
Altitude change
1,410 ft
Altitude min
3,058 ft
Altitude max
1,410 ft
Altitude start
3,043 ft
Altitude end
5.263%
Grade
-14.265%
Grade max
26.824%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,814 ft
Distance flat
03:33:58
Avg time

Loch Etchachan Path Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Braemar
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15352 in E-Biking
    • #60936 in Trail Running
    • #2699 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Loch Etchachan Path is a 9 km popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Braemar. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 3 hours33 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loch Etchachan Path

        ▼ Where is Loch Etchachan Path located?
        Loch Etchachan Path is located in Braemar, United Kingdom. It is part of the Braemar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.02219, -3.58216.
        ▼ How hard is Loch Etchachan Path?
        Loch Etchachan Path is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 5.263%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loch Etchachan Path?
        Loch Etchachan Path has 1,856 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,410 ft to 3,058 ft.
        ▼ How long is Loch Etchachan Path?
        Loch Etchachan Path is 5.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loch Etchachan Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loch Etchachan Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loch Etchachan Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loch Etchachan Path are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Loch Etchachan Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loch Etchachan Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Loch Etchachan Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 14 minutes to ride Loch Etchachan Path. The trail is 5.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Loch Etchachan Path?
        Loch Etchachan Path is a very popular trail. There have been 253 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 248 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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