more stats
1,663 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
833 ft
Altitude min
1,079 ft
Altitude max
1,079 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,532 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time

Panic Button Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balfour Forest
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13132 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,125 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #612 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

Steep, technical trail including rock slabs, rock garden, gap jumps. Not for the faint hearted

This trail is unsanctioned.

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JumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 194 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Panic Button Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 5:35pm (Europe/London)
Sep 11, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 @ 5:18pm (Europe/London)
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Mar 6, 2026 @ 3:56pm (Europe/London)
Mar 6, 2026
Nov 12, 2025 @ 2:33pm (Europe/London)
Nov 12, 2025
 Running well now all the loose dusty stuff's been washed away
Apr 9, 2025 @ 3:13am
Apr 9, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3:00 | 151 | Jun 28, 2023 , Aboyne

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      Aboyne 2025 - Tartan Enduro Series
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      OdysseyMTB OdysseyMTB
      Had a lot of fun on this, some really nice rock features. All the gaps and doubles have clear B lines.
      Rt2112
      Amazing trail! Not for the faint hearted but great (ps who is clearing those doubles on the straight?!?)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Panic Button located?
      Panic Button is located in Balfour Forest, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balfour Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.05483, -2.78078.
      ▼ How hard is Panic Button?
      Panic Button is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 14.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Panic Button?
      The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 833 ft to 1,079 ft.
      ▼ Is Panic Button a point to point trail?
      Yes, Panic Button is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Panic Button?
      Panic Button is 1,663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Panic Button?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Panic Button. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Panic Button? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Panic Button are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Panic Button?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Panic Button. The trail is 1,663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Panic Button?
      Panic Button is a very popular trail. There have been 1,850 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,922 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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