more stats
377 ft
Distance
-116 ft
Descent
00:00:36
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
618 ft
Altitude min
735 ft
Altitude max
735 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-30.8%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
-19.7%
Grade min
377 ft
Distance down
00:00:36
Avg time

Steps DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Benarty Hill
    Ballingry
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119253 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153980 in Trail Running
    • #149504 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice wee steep and loamy downhill section

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Steps DH Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:13pm (Europe/London)
Oct 17, 2025
Feb 1, 2025 @ 2:09pm
Feb 1, 2025
fallen trees cleared and the trail got a little makeover
Jan 25, 2025 @ 5:26am
Jan 25, 2025
large trees down blocking the trail
Aug 28, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Aug 28, 2024
Apr 1, 2024 @ 12:40pm
Apr 1, 2024
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Status:
on Oct 17, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      marxtc marxtc
      Grate steep and muddy section but for me was more black then red.
      Rt2112
      Nice short section, I'd say black grade

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Steps DH located?
      Steps DH is located in Benarty Hill, Ballingry, United Kingdom. It is part of the Benarty Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.15922, -3.35528.
      How hard is Steps DH?
      Steps DH is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 30.8%.
      What is the elevation gain for Steps DH?
      The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 618 ft to 735 ft.
      Is Steps DH a point to point trail?
      Steps DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Steps DH?
      Steps DH is 377 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Steps DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steps DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Steps DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Steps DH are:
      • December (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Steps DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steps DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Steps DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Steps DH. The trail is 377 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Steps DH?
      Steps DH is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 180 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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