Stepdown Mountain Biking Trail

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2,172 ft

Distance

-435 ft

Descent

00:17:03

Avg time

-436 ft

Altitude change

129 ft

Altitude min

568 ft

Altitude max

565 ft

Altitude start

128 ft

Altitude end

-20.1%

Grade

-51.8%

Grade max

4.2%

Grade min

56 ft

Distance climb

2,116 ft

Distance down

00:17:03

Avg time

Stepdown Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Riding Area

Brayhead
Bray
Difficulty Rating

Double Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
Global Ranking
#30721 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #156821 in E-Biking
National Ranking
#168 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
- #397 in E-Biking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM
Direction

Downhill Only
Popular Direction Shown
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

StepDown trail from main area. Can be ridden from the cross .
DH track

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months

0 rides

All

10 rides
Last: Mar 21, 2026

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Nearby Trails

Fernie 167 ft
Smoky 194 ft
The Scut Rocks 299 ft
Main Run 354 ft
Spiky 367 ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Stepdown located?

Stepdown is located in Brayhead, Bray, Ireland. It is part of the Brayhead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.19034, -6.08495.

▼ How hard is Stepdown?

Stepdown is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Stepdown?

The trail has 435 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 129 ft to 568 ft.

▼ Is Stepdown a point to point trail?

Yes, Stepdown is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Stepdown?

Stepdown is 2,172 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Stepdown?

There is no information about dogs being allowed on Stepdown. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.

▼ How do I access Stepdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stepdown are:

Belmont BikeFarm parking (2.0 miles away)
Parking (2.1 miles away)
Belmont Demesne Parking (2.1 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Stepdown?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Stepdown. The trail is 2,172 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Stepdown?

Stepdown is a moderately popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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