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853 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
1,440 ft
High Point
-226 ft
Altitude change
1,214 ft
Altitude min
1,440 ft
Altitude start
1,214 ft
Altitude end
-26.5%
Grade
-63.3%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat

Mars Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crone
    Co. Wicklow
  • AKA
    Big Boys / Wargasm
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #159471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36297 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Very steep with a rock drop towards the end.

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mars Upper

        Where is Mars Upper located?
        Mars Upper is located in Crone, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the Crone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.15672, -6.22461.
        How hard is Mars Upper?
        Mars Upper is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 26.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mars Upper?
        Mars Upper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,214 ft to 1,440 ft.
        Is Mars Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mars Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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