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761 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
841 ft
Altitude min
899 ft
Altitude max
890 ft
Altitude start
840 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
528 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
Avg time

Rootmageddon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pitmedden
    Auchtermuchty
  • AKA
    SKA Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70502 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48602 in E-Biking
    • #74116 in Trail Running
    • #148835 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

fun wee descent helping with access over to the DH TRACKS (turn left at the forest road/path

This trail is unsanctioned.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rootmageddon

        Where is Rootmageddon located?
        Rootmageddon is located in Pitmedden, Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pitmedden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.31521, -3.30137.
        How hard is Rootmageddon?
        Rootmageddon is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Rootmageddon?
        Rootmageddon has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 841 ft to 899 ft.
        Is Rootmageddon a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rootmageddon is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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