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1,096 ft
Distance
-283 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
561 ft
Altitude min
846 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
561 ft
Altitude end
-26.1%
Grade
-67.7%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Sitka Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30344 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,949 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,680 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Sitka is a 334 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Laurencekirk. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Sitka Trail Reports

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Nov 1, 2026 @ 9:37am (Europe/London)
Nov 1, 2026
Trees down in the middle. Passable by cutting a chunk out of the track
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:22pm (Europe/London)
Dec 13, 2025
 Running well. Nice berm to catch mid point!
Apr 27, 2025 @ 2:30pm
Apr 27, 2025
Running great.
Apr 4, 2025 @ 7:48am
Apr 4, 2025
 Brushed loose material off the upper section above the trees. Left the last small drop into the left hand berm loose since the berm helps bleed...
Mar 24, 2025 @ 1:51am
Mar 24, 2025
 Trail running great
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on Nov 1, 2026
Avg: 4.11 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sitka - Drumtochty 2025
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      3:44 | 109 | Aug 20, 2025 , Laurencekirk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sitka located?
      Sitka is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.90642, -2.49886.
      ▼ How hard is Sitka?
      Sitka is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 26.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sitka?
      The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 561 ft to 846 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sitka?
      Sitka is 1,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sitka?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sitka. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sitka?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sitka are:
      • August (9 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sitka? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sitka are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sitka?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sitka. The trail is 1,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sitka?
      Sitka is a very popular trail. There have been 672 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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