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2,080 ft
Distance
-236 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-236 ft
Altitude change
208 ft
Altitude min
444 ft
Altitude max
444 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
2,080 ft
Distance down
00:02:10
Avg time

Rusty Gate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gleniffer Braes Country Park
    Paisley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104126 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63287 in E-Biking
    • #141275 in Trail Running
    • #135643 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Good downhill run through trees with roots, rocks, drop, jumps, stairs. Climbing up is touch going.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Aug 29, 2020 @ 2:57am
Aug 29, 2020
 Bracken needs cut back a lot you can barely see where your going
Jul 20, 2020 @ 11:03am
Jul 20, 2020
 reporter Top section is overgrown
May 25, 2020 @ 4:53am
May 25, 2020
Wee bit muddy needs some work to stop more ruts forming
May 16, 2019 @ 10:36am
May 16, 2019
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Gate

        ▼ Where is Rusty Gate located?
        Rusty Gate is located in Gleniffer Braes Country Park, Paisley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gleniffer Braes Country Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.81543, -4.45249.
        ▼ How hard is Rusty Gate?
        Rusty Gate is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rusty Gate?
        The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 208 ft to 444 ft.
        ▼ Is Rusty Gate a point to point trail?
        Rusty Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rusty Gate?
        Rusty Gate is 2,080 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Gate?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Gate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rusty Gate?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rusty Gate are:
        • May (5 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rusty Gate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Gate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Gate?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rusty Gate. The trail is 2,080 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rusty Gate?
        Rusty Gate is a very popular trail. There have been 261 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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