more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-536 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-509 ft
Altitude change
1,135 ft
Altitude min
1,654 ft
Altitude max
1,644 ft
Altitude start
1,135 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
3,681 ft
Distance down
2,372 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Pig Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Roundwood
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3077 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17287 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #18 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #40 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Pump Track
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

A flowly red trail made by the trailbreak crew. Lots of rollers, doubles and tabletops. Gentle gradient that allows for a long run down to the bottom of Expressway.

Access Info

Follow the old bump and grind trail up until it splits into Fancy and follow that to the trail head.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsPump trackRollers

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  • 28 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 275 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Pig Dog Trail Reports

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May 11, 2026 @ 9:39pm (Europe/Dublin)
May 11, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:58am (Europe/Dublin)
Apr 18, 2026
Closed for maintenance
Apr 9, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 9, 2026
 Temporarily closed for trail work. Please don't ride it.
Nov 10, 2024 @ 1:24pm
Nov 10, 2024
 Rock gardens are pure slop. The rest is good
Nov 1, 2024 @ 3:12pm
Nov 1, 2024
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Status:
on May 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pig Dog located?
      Pig Dog is located in Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Roundwood, Ireland. It is part of the Ballinastoe National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.10287, -6.25083.
      ▼ How hard is Pig Dog?
      Pig Dog is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pig Dog?
      Pig Dog has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,135 ft to 1,654 ft.
      ▼ How long is Pig Dog?
      Pig Dog is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pig Dog?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pig Dog. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pig Dog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pig Dog are:
      • May (23 activities)
      • October (23 activities)
      • February (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pig Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pig Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pig Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Pig Dog. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pig Dog?
      Pig Dog is a very popular trail. There have been 1,894 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,052 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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