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2,031 ft
Distance
-362 ft
Descent
00:03:08
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
00:03:08
Avg time

Rush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Hill
    Belfast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82672 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28930 in E-Biking
    • #310269 in Trail Running
    • #296058 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,690 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,603 in E-Biking
    • #6,442 in Trail Running
    • #5,500 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Belfast 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.

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Faint trailJumpsRock gardens

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Rush Trail Reports

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Mar 23, 2026 @ 5:21pm (Europe/London)
Mar 23, 2026
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Jul 16, 2024 @ 9:18am
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Jul 9, 2023 @ 10:37am
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May 12, 2022 @ 8:45am
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Jan 22, 2022 @ 9:45am
Jan 22, 2022
 Extremely muddy with lots of leaves. Though watch your speed and pick your lines carefully, very little grip in places even on beefy tyres....
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on Mar 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rush trailhead (54.650580, -5.943780)
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      Apr 28, 2015
      Berms 5Drops 4Jumps 3

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      SKI JUMP, CAVEHILL
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      0:13 | 249 | Oct 25, 2009 , Belfast
      Cavehill - Rush/Gully
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      0:39 | 310 | Feb 24, 2013 , Belfast
      Cavehill - Rush
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      0:04 | 277 | Feb 23, 2013 , Belfast
      ME AND RYAN DOING THE RUSH
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      0:34 | 245 | Sep 23, 2012 , Belfast
      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
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      1 ★ 25%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rush?
      The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 392 ft to 754 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Rush?
      Rush is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rush?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rush. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rush? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rush are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rush?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rush. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rush?
      Rush is a very popular trail. There have been 303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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