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4,587 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:05:54
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
476 ft
Altitude min
549 ft
Altitude max
506 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2,205 ft
Distance climb
2,073 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:05:54
Avg time

Red Trail 13 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    48,49,10
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81130 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47696 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

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Red Trail 13 is a 1 km moderately popular red difficulty machine groomed trail located near Castlewellan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Red Trail 13 Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 11:50pm (Europe/London)
Sep 10, 2026
Start of the trail on the right side of the forest track still blocked by fallen trees an other debris. Trail on the left hand side is can be...
May 21, 2025 @ 2:57am
May 21, 2025
First 2/3rds of trail closed due to trees downed during storm Eowyn. Right hand loop off the main path and first half of left hand trail off the...
Oct 13, 2024 @ 10:58am
Oct 13, 2024
Mar 23, 2024 @ 2:51am
Mar 23, 2024
Aug 6, 2023 @ 11:25am
Aug 6, 2023
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Red Trail 13 located?
      Red Trail 13 is located in Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, United Kingdom. It is part of the Castlewellan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.25967, -5.96817.
      How hard is Red Trail 13?
      Red Trail 13 is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%.
      What is the elevation gain for Red Trail 13?
      Red Trail 13 has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 476 ft to 549 ft.
      Is Red Trail 13 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red Trail 13 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      How long is Red Trail 13?
      Red Trail 13 is 4,587 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      Are dogs allowed on Red Trail 13?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Trail 13. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Red Trail 13? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Trail 13 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Red Trail 13?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Red Trail 13. The trail is 4,587 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Red Trail 13?
      Red Trail 13 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,086 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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