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1,333 ft
Distance
-321 ft
Descent
00:05:49
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
1,052 ft
Altitude max
1,052 ft
Altitude start
730 ft
Altitude end
-24.093%
Grade
-40.867%
Grade max
-13.279%
Grade min
1,333 ft
Distance down
00:05:49
Avg time
Merida Descent Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaElibank
Walkerburn -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Merida Descent is a 406 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Walkerburn. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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- Last: Jan 10, 2026
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(55.611020, -2.995190)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,158 ft • 15 • Loop •
test loop for picking up glenbenna trails
3 Reviews & Comments
Andyfulton5
Riding well but watch the exit onto the fire road. Gully has been dug out making a steep wall and deep dip!
BaXtriN
Motorbikes have been on it and its badly cut up in places.
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