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2,031 ft
Distance
-362 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-362 ft
Altitude change
392 ft
Altitude min
754 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-48.7%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,949 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
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Rush Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCave Hill
Belfast -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerBelfast City Council
Unsanctioned biker built trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Disclaimer
Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 31 rides
- Last: Apr 29, 2026
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Directions to rush trailhead
(54.650580, -5.943780)
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Sep 23, 2012 , Belfast
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rush
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Where is Rush located?
Rush is located in Cave Hill, Belfast, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cave Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.65058, -5.94378.
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How hard is Rush?
Rush is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Rush?
The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 392 ft to 754 ft.
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Is Rush a point to point trail?
Yes, Rush is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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