This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,995 ft
Distance
-351 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
-353 ft
Altitude change
733 ft
Altitude min
1,086 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
-4.9%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance down
00:08:53
Avg time

MDK Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

MDK is a highly rated 608 m less popular black difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Banchory. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m black diamond climb. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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DropsRock slabs

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  • Last: Nov 23, 2013
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MDK Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2023 @ 3:36am
Apr 12, 2023
 Blocked by trees. Unpassable
Feb 5, 2022 @ 6:30am
Feb 5, 2022
 All Trails deemed to be closed by ATA/FLS
Jan 13, 2022 @ 12:19pm
Jan 13, 2022
 Completely and utterly annihilated along with Rubber Soul in Storm Arwen.
Jun 17, 2021 @ 10:18am
Jun 17, 2021
 Dry mostly, always wet at the same bit
Mar 8, 2021 @ 5:04am
Mar 8, 2021
 Two trees down again at the bottom where there were some down last year. Will have to climb over with you’re bike..
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on Apr 12, 2023
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      youtuber Scotly - MDK + LogRide Trails
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      1377 | Aug 29, 2015 , Banchory

      Routes with this trail

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      Kiwis ride Scolty 4th pm
      10 miles • 2,004 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
      Kiwis ride best of Scolty
      59
      Scolty Route
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,838 ft • 65 • Out & Back • Race •
      A route using lots of the trails route Scolty
      59
      Scolty Route - Enduro focused
      14 miles • 2,838 ft • 65 • Out & Back • Race •
      A route using lots of the trails route Scolty
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MDK located?
      MDK is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.03715, -2.55412.
      ▼ How hard is MDK?
      MDK is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MDK?
      The trail has 351 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 733 ft to 1,086 ft.
      ▼ Is MDK a point to point trail?
      MDK is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MDK?
      MDK is 1,995 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MDK?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MDK. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MDK? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MDK are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MDK?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride MDK. The trail is 1,995 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MDK?
      MDK is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 835 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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