more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
627 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:46:08
Avg time
449 ft
Altitude change
1,104 ft
Altitude min
1,661 ft
Altitude max
1,109 ft
Altitude start
1,558 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-40.2%
Grade max
107%
Grade min
3,550 ft
Distance climb
2,500 ft
Distance down
1,909 ft
Distance flat
00:46:08
Avg time

Red Loop (cliff section) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glendalough
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #2471 in Hiking [+]
    • #18835 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #5 in Hiking · Ireland [+]
    • #44 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #319330065

Starts with a step section next to the waterfall, then few switchbacks with some step stretchs and finally lots of boardwalks. Great views over the lakes

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BoardwalkFamily friendlyViewsWaterfall

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Loop (cliff section) located?
      Red Loop (cliff section) is located in Glendalough, Ireland. It is part of the Glendalough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.00234, -6.35198.
      ▼ How hard is Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Red Loop (cliff section) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Red Loop (cliff section) has 627 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,104 ft to 1,661 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Loop (cliff section) a point to point trail?
      Red Loop (cliff section) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Red Loop (cliff section) is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Loop (cliff section). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Red Loop (cliff section) are:
      • May (4 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Red Loop (cliff section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Loop (cliff section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to hike Red Loop (cliff section). The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Loop (cliff section)?
      Red Loop (cliff section) is a very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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