This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,017 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
371 ft
Altitude min
478 ft
Altitude max
478 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

RX Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lennox Forest
    Lennoxtown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Rock Garden, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Comission

RX, as known on Strava, is a great piece of mountain bike singletrack. This should classify as red due to following obstacles: log ride, tight switchback, steep off camber piece of trail with exposed overhang, steep short sections, big / multiple roots, prevalent mud...

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Ride the fire road to the start.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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RX Lower Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2022 @ 7:50am
Oct 23, 2022
 Forestry works have ruined the top part and completely destroyed the lower
Apr 20, 2021 @ 10:23am
Apr 20, 2021
Mar 1, 2021 @ 12:19pm
Mar 1, 2021
Feb 11, 2021 @ 11:38am
Feb 11, 2021
Jan 19, 2021 @ 2:51pm
Jan 19, 2021
 Perfect conditions
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on Oct 23, 2022
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About RX Lower

        ▼ Where is RX Lower located?
        RX Lower is located in Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown, United Kingdom. It is part of the Lennox Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.97752, -4.23708.
        ▼ How hard is RX Lower?
        RX Lower is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for RX Lower?
        RX Lower has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 371 ft to 478 ft.
        ▼ Is RX Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, RX Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is RX Lower?
        RX Lower is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on RX Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on RX Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride RX Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride RX Lower are:
        • May (11 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access RX Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to RX Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride RX Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride RX Lower. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is RX Lower?
        RX Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 287 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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