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2,159 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:22:11
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
00:22:11
Avg time
Rhives Return Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHighland Wildcat MTB Trails
Golspie -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Global 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
- 4 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 134 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to rhives-return trailhead
(57.975030, -3.987470)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhives Return
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Where is Rhives Return located?
Rhives Return is located in Highland Wildcat MTB Trails, Golspie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Highland Wildcat MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.97503, -3.98747.
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How hard is Rhives Return?
Rhives Return is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Rhives Return?
Rhives Return has 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 25 m to 38 m.
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Is Rhives Return a point to point trail?
Yes, Rhives Return is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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