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2.0 miles
Distance
509 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:21:49
Avg time
472 ft
Altitude change
1,026 ft
Altitude min
1,499 ft
Altitude max
1,027 ft
Altitude start
1,499 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,247 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:21:49
Avg time

Red Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53107 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75508 in Trail Running
    • #35459 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Climb up a wide groomed chunky gravel, becoming rutted dirt doubletrack after the gate

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Jun 16, 2021 @ 10:07am
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Nov 1, 2020
 a bit boggy in a few places
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Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Road

        ▼ Where is Red Road located?
        Red Road is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.85202, -3.33688.
        ▼ How hard is Red Road?
        Red Road is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Road?
        Red Road has 509 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,026 ft to 1,499 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Road a point to point trail?
        Red Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Red Road?
        Red Road is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Red Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Red Road. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Red Road?
        Red Road is a very popular trail. There have been 2,420 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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