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2,858 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:13:40
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
361 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude max
361 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:13:40
Avg time

McMoab Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89573 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34828 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,966 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,916 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

McMoab is a 871 m moderately popular black difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Newton Stewart. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock face. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock slabs
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  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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McMoab Trail Reports

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Mar 19, 2025 @ 11:25am
Mar 19, 2025
 This trail is clear, with no storm damage at all.
Jan 27, 2025 @ 7:13am
Jan 27, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Jan 16, 2025 @ 5:37pm
Jan 16, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Feb 5, 2022 @ 2:01am
Feb 5, 2022
 The 7Stanes mountain biking trails at Kirroughtree are now open with some diversions in place on the blue and black trails Some sections remain...
Dec 16, 2021 @ 10:16am
Dec 16, 2021
 reporter All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
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on Mar 19, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mcmoab trailhead (55.010660, -4.365010)
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      Dec 9, 2007 @ 5:48am
      Dec 9, 2007
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      Kirroughtree - McMoab
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      4:47 | 149 | Mar 28, 2024 , Newton Stewart
      McMoab - Kirroughtree
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      5:03 | 550 | Mar 4, 2009 , Newton Stewart
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      0:27 | 369 | Apr 14, 2013 , Newton Stewart
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      1 Review & Comments

      gmcc gmcc
      Techy trail riding along rocks and slabs. i don't think ive ever scraped my pedals so much in my life before. great trail to test your skills

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is McMoab located?
      McMoab is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.01066, -4.36501.
      ▼ How hard is McMoab?
      McMoab is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for McMoab?
      McMoab has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 361 ft to 401 ft.
      ▼ Is McMoab a point to point trail?
      McMoab is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is McMoab?
      McMoab is 2,858 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on McMoab?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on McMoab. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access McMoab? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to McMoab are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride McMoab?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride McMoab. The trail is 2,858 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is McMoab?
      McMoab is a moderately popular trail. There have been 483 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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