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1,608 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-194 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Pylon Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366415 in Trail Running
    • #360941 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #9,109 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,859 in Trail Running
    • #7,238 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Pylon Descent is a 490 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Cromarty. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 4 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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on May 1, 2026
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Directions to pylon-descent trailhead (57.617390, -4.110270)

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      Learnie Red Rocks - Pylon Descent
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      0:21 | 163 | May 5, 2024 , Cromarty
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      1 Review & Comments

      finmc22 finmc22
      Enter buy the house at the very top. More technical drops and roots but still pretty flowy for Scotland. Boota to flat just after crossing the blue

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pylon Descent located?
      Pylon Descent is located in Learnie Red Rocks, Cromarty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Learnie Red Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.61739, -4.11027.
      ▼ How hard is Pylon Descent?
      Pylon Descent is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 12%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pylon Descent?
      Pylon Descent has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is Pylon Descent a point to point trail?
      Pylon Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pylon Descent?
      Pylon Descent is 1,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pylon Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pylon Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pylon Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pylon Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pylon Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pylon Descent. The trail is 1,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pylon Descent?
      Pylon Descent is a moderately popular trail. There have been 243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 368 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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