more stats
7.2 miles
Distance
836 ft
Climb
-701 ft
Descent
00:32:59
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
761 ft
Altitude min
1,245 ft
Altitude max
969 ft
Altitude start
1,106 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
30.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
5,075 ft
Distance flat
00:32:59
Avg time

Mountrussell Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93528 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78880 in E-Biking
    • #308362 in Trail Running
    • #102067 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #418 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #249 in E-Biking
    • #408 in Trail Running
    • #137 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

The loop features some steep climbs on forest roads and singletrack as well as long singletrack descents. All of the singletrack trails have extremely varied and sometimes very uneven surfaces, including rocks, loose gravel, mud, water and roots and are often very narrow (not more than 1m wide) with lots of tight turns, encroaching vegetation and with trees and boulders very close to the trail. There are also long sections of elevated timber boardwalk with exposed edges and uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces.

Follow the Brown waymarkers all the way to Waypoint 3 where you begin the inward leg of the Loop and eventually pick up the Green waymarkers that lead you back to the car park. Along the way you will pass Waypoint 2 where you can take a shortcut back to the car park by going left up the hill to pick up the inward leg of the Loop.

Tags

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 104 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Aug 26, 2023
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (799)
close
      Directions to mountrussell-loop trailhead (52.327620, -8.534240)

      Photos

      6 more »
      mtb
      69 |
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 2:37pm
      Sep 25, 2023
      mtb
      82 |
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 2:37pm
      Sep 25, 2023
      mtb
      203 |
      Feb 27, 2022 @ 2:58pm
      Feb 27, 2022
      mtb
      181 |
      Mar 26, 2020 @ 10:08am
      Mar 26, 2020

      Videos

      1 more »
      Mountain Biking in Ballyhoura, Limerick,...
      mtb
      5:30 | 1533 | Aug 9, 2021 , Ardpatrick

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,262 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Next progression in distance from Mountrussell loop
      11 miles • 1,377 ft • 2 • Loop •
      Mountrussell Loop - Brown Loop The Mountrussell Loop is a more technical and physically demanding version...
      21 miles • 2,487 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Garrane Loop - White Loop The Garrane Loop ventures westwards from Waypoint 3 taking in some long and fast...
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountrussell Loop located?
      Mountrussell Loop is located in Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Ardpatrick, Ireland. It is part of the Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.32762, -8.53424.
      ▼ How hard is Mountrussell Loop?
      Mountrussell Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountrussell Loop?
      Mountrussell Loop has 836 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 701 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 761 ft to 1,245 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountrussell Loop a point to point trail?
      Mountrussell Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountrussell Loop?
      Mountrussell Loop is 7.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountrussell Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountrussell Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mountrussell Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mountrussell Loop are:
      • November (7 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mountrussell Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountrussell Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountrussell Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Mountrussell Loop. The trail is 7.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mountrussell Loop?
      Mountrussell Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 821 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 799 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.