more stats
2,287 ft
Distance
-377 ft
Descent
00:03:49
Avg time
-377 ft
Altitude change
999 ft
Altitude min
1,376 ft
Altitude max
1,376 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-43.4%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
2,287 ft
Distance down
00:03:49
Avg time

Rusty Hatchet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Corrennie
    Inverurie
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42200 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Rusty Hatchet is a highly rated 697 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Inverurie. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 60 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Rusty Hatchet Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 10:16pm (Europe/London)
Jun 12, 2026
lovely! getting a little overgrown on traverse between the two steeper bits nearer the bottom but still great
Nov 13, 2025 @ 10:16pm (Europe/London)
Nov 13, 2025
Apr 23, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Apr 23, 2025
Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:47am
Mar 27, 2025
Great trail, riding well!
Nov 13, 2024 @ 6:21pm
Nov 13, 2024
Same as previous comment, but still enjoyable.
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on Jun 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rusty-hatchet trailhead (57.175340, -2.602270)

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      Aug 30, 2017 @ 11:00pm
      Aug 30, 2017

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      MaximusMuppet
      Very nice natural feeling trail with lots of interesting features
      Rt2112
      Absolute banger of a trail, hats off the to the builders, one of the best in Aberdeenshire
      youann2170 youann2170
      the wall at the top has had a bridge built over it, whole trail is rideable just be careful there are some sketchy sections

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Rusty Hatchet located?
      Rusty Hatchet is located in Corrennie, Inverurie, United Kingdom. It is part of the Corrennie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.17534, -2.60227.
      How hard is Rusty Hatchet?
      Rusty Hatchet is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.5%.
      What is the elevation gain for Rusty Hatchet?
      The trail has 377 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 999 ft to 1,376 ft.
      Is Rusty Hatchet a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rusty Hatchet is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Rusty Hatchet?
      Rusty Hatchet is 2,287 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Rusty Hatchet?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Hatchet. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Rusty Hatchet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Hatchet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Rusty Hatchet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rusty Hatchet. The trail is 2,287 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Rusty Hatchet?
      Rusty Hatchet is a very popular trail. There have been 1,002 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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