more stats
541 ft
Distance
-48 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
474 ft
Altitude min
522 ft
Altitude max
522 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance down
00:01:25
Avg time

Square Root Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21707 in E-Biking
    • #95422 in Trail Running
    • #331422 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,792 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,189 in E-Biking
    • #2,621 in Trail Running
    • #6,301 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Other

Short run through trees, lots of roots.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesDropsFaint trailJumpsRooty

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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Square Root Trail Reports

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on Apr 25, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Square Root located?
      Square Root 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 55.81271, -4.44022.
      ▼ How hard is Square Root?
      Square Root is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Square Root?
      The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 474 ft to 522 ft.
      ▼ Is Square Root a point to point trail?
      Square Root is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Square Root?
      Square Root is 541 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Square Root?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Square Root. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Square Root? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Square Root are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Square Root?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Square Root. The trail is 541 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Square Root?
      Square Root is a very popular trail. There have been 683 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,014 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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