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2,644 ft
Distance
-472 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-472 ft
Altitude change
722 ft
Altitude min
1,194 ft
Altitude max
1,194 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-38.8%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
2,566 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:04:08
Avg time

Macchiato Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pitfichie
    Inverurie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32334 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4913 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    FLS

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Macchiato is a highly rated 806 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Inverurie. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 51 rides
  • 25.9 km avg distance
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  • 330 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 9:58am (Europe/London)
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:16am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jun 7, 2026
 Running absolutely mint. Hats off to the ATA for the hard work on this trail. Its an absolute belter now!
May 14, 2026 @ 10:45am (Europe/London)
May 14, 2026
 stunning!
May 14, 2026 @ 10:39am (Europe/London)
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026 @ 7:41am (Europe/London)
May 13, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
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        Directions to macchiato trailhead (57.223870, -2.594140)
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        14:58 | 123 | Nov 19, 2024 , Inverurie
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        3:57 | 678 | Nov 7, 2020 , Inverurie
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        3:34 | 688 | Jul 8, 2020 , Inverurie
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        3:45 | 405 | Mar 31, 2020 , Inverurie

        Routes with this trail

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        Pitfichie Enduro 2022
        ★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 3,447 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
        Race course for the Full route in the Pitfichie Enduro - Round #1 - Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2022 run...
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        Pitfichie Enduro 2023 - Lite Route
        15 miles • 2,600 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
        Pitfichie Enduro 2023 - Lite Route. Run by DoonThaBrae Events
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        Pitfichie Enduro 2023 - Full Route
        18 miles • 3,226 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
        Pitfichie Enduro 2023 - Full Route. Run by DoonThaBrae Events
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Macchiato

        ▼ Where is Macchiato located?
        Macchiato is located in Pitfichie, Inverurie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitfichie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.22387, -2.59414.
        ▼ How hard is Macchiato?
        Macchiato is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Macchiato?
        The trail has 472 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 722 ft to 1,194 ft.
        ▼ How long is Macchiato?
        Macchiato is 2,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Macchiato?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Macchiato. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Macchiato?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Macchiato are:
        • July (52 activities)
        • June (48 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Macchiato? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Macchiato are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Macchiato?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Macchiato. The trail is 2,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Macchiato?
        Macchiato is a very popular trail. There have been 3,671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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