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2,159 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:02:28
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
81 ft
Altitude min
125 ft
Altitude max
125 ft
Altitude start
85 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
922 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:02:28
Avg time
Rhives Return Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaHighland Wildcat MTB Trails
Golspie -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2014
A good mix of fast/flowy and technical rock features to keep you on your toes.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 161 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to rhives-return trailhead
(57.975030, -3.987470)
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Videos
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mtb
13:46 |
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May 18, 2023 , Golspie
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14:58 |
832 |
Aug 15, 2020 , Golspie
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25:19 |
880 |
Apr 17, 2020 , Golspie
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