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1,932 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
742 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
742 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
41.4%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
673 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

Onion Ring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downs Hill
    Kilpedder
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340171 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #88 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #455 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Onion Ring located?
      Onion Ring is located in Downs Hill, Kilpedder, Ireland. It is part of the Downs Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.12818, -6.11974.
      ▼ How hard is Onion Ring?
      Onion Ring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Onion Ring?
      Onion Ring has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 742 ft to 821 ft.
      ▼ Is Onion Ring a point to point trail?
      Onion Ring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Onion Ring?
      Onion Ring is 1,932 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Onion Ring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Onion Ring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Onion Ring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Onion Ring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Onion Ring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Onion Ring. The trail is 1,932 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Onion Ring?
      Onion Ring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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