more stats
853 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:03:23
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
1,214 ft
Altitude min
1,440 ft
Altitude max
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
00:03:23
Avg time

Mars Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crone
    Co. Wicklow
  • AKA
    Big Boys / Wargasm
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #224609 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54993 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #722 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #184 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mars Upper?
      Mars Upper is 853 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mars Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mars Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mars Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mars Upper are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mars Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mars Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mars Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mars Upper. The trail is 853 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mars Upper?
      Mars Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 151 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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