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4,472 ft
Distance
-801 ft
Descent
00:09:54
Avg time
-801 ft
Altitude change
751 ft
Altitude min
1,552 ft
Altitude max
1,552 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-70.6%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
4,396 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:09:54
Avg time

Mastermind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballater
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1777 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

steep and sketchy with tight berms throught the trees, very good fun for the experienced. Muddy start.

Access Info

Mast

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 249 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (29 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mastermind trailhead (57.072830, -3.027330)
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      5:54 | 1536 | Aug 17, 2019 , Ballater

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      4.4 ★★★★★
      29 Ratings
      5 ★ 72%
      4 ★ 10%
      3 ★ 3%
      2 ★ 10%
      1 ★ 3%

      13 Reviews & Comments

      Smartiemartie
      Tree down accross trail towards the top, can cross at the side
      Campling Campling
      My thanks goes out to the presumably locals maintaining this trail.. was an absolute blast on a hardtail!!
      NCC22
      Great trail Bone dry on the 22nd of April 2023

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mastermind located?
      Mastermind is located in Ballater, United Kingdom. It is part of the Ballater trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.07283, -3.02733.
      ▼ How hard is Mastermind?
      Mastermind is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mastermind?
      The trail has 801 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 751 ft to 1,552 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mastermind?
      Mastermind is 4,472 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mastermind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mastermind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mastermind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mastermind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mastermind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Mastermind. The trail is 4,472 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mastermind?
      Mastermind is a very popular trail. There have been 2,898 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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