This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,752 ft
Distance
-242 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
427 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
1,752 ft
Distance down
00:02:17
Avg time

Quarry X Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Donard Forest
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Quarry DH
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

An alternative quarry trail from the quarry, some nice drops and an optional gap jump.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Quarry X Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2024 @ 9:12am
Aug 3, 2024
 reporter Demolished by forestry work
Sep 6, 2022 @ 11:55am
Sep 6, 2022
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May 1, 2022 @ 3:32am
May 1, 2022
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Apr 2, 2022 @ 3:13am
Apr 2, 2022
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Oct 24, 2021 @ 3:21pm
Oct 24, 2021
 Some boggy bits after heavy rainfall, still fast flowing
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on Aug 3, 2024
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Quarry X

      ▼ Where is Quarry X located?
      Quarry X is located in Donard Forest, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Donard Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.19397, -5.89824.
      ▼ How hard is Quarry X?
      Quarry X is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quarry X?
      The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 427 ft to 669 ft.
      ▼ Is Quarry X a point to point trail?
      Yes, Quarry X is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Quarry X?
      Quarry X is 1,752 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quarry X?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Quarry X. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Quarry X?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Quarry X are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • January (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Quarry X? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quarry X are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Quarry X?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Quarry X. The trail is 1,752 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Quarry X?
      Quarry X is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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