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938 ft
Distance
-175 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
974 ft
Altitude min
1,149 ft
Altitude max
1,149 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
856 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Mad Again Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Hill
    Belfast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66979 in E-Biking
    • #131876 in Trail Running
    • #62750 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,366 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,319 in E-Biking
    • #3,301 in Trail Running
    • #1,413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Belfast City Council

A hill walk in cavehill country park, no official bike use.
Be prepared to stop and wait for walkers.
Popular with hill walkers and runners.

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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  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mad Again located?
      Mad Again is located in Cave Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cave Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.64728, -5.94871.
      ▼ How hard is Mad Again?
      Mad Again is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mad Again?
      The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 974 ft to 1,149 ft.
      ▼ Is Mad Again a point to point trail?
      Mad Again is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mad Again?
      Mad Again is 938 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mad Again?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mad Again. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mad Again? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mad Again are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mad Again?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mad Again. The trail is 938 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mad Again?
      Mad Again is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 291 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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