more stats
820 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
53 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
207 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade
-44.8%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance down
00:00:51
Avg time

Rip Tide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Lochan Trails
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76240 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93082 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,439 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,123 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Rip Tide is a 250 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Glencoe. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Be aware of the public and ride safe

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Rip Tide Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2026 @ 11:18am (Europe/London)
Jul 24, 2026
 Short however very smooth and flowy, great for most ability’s
Aug 6, 2023 @ 2:23pm
Aug 6, 2023
 Love this trail. Small tree across trail at the start…easy lift over. Hopefully the trail fairies snip it away soon! (Hand saw should do it)
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on Jul 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rip Tide located?
      Rip Tide is located in Glencoe Lochan Trails, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Lochan Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.69071, -5.10082.
      ▼ How hard is Rip Tide?
      Rip Tide is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 18.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rip Tide?
      The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 53 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is Rip Tide a point to point trail?
      Rip Tide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rip Tide?
      Rip Tide is 820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rip Tide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rip Tide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rip Tide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rip Tide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rip Tide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rip Tide. The trail is 820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rip Tide?
      Rip Tide is a very popular trail. There have been 87 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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