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2,005 ft
Distance
-315 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-315 ft
Altitude change
1,033 ft
Altitude min
1,348 ft
Altitude max
1,348 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,005 ft
Distance down
00:03:44
Avg time

Stickleback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43407 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20388 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,206 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,100 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Stickleback is a 611 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Laurencekirk. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 99 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Stickleback Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 11:14am (Europe/London)
May 17, 2026
 Great trail. Lovely mix of features.
Mar 1, 2026 @ 3:52pm (Europe/London)
Mar 1, 2026
 All clear. Some spicy ruts and very wet
Oct 9, 2025 @ 8:20pm (Europe/London)
Oct 9, 2025
 Large trees down across the trail, blocking the trail
Jun 6, 2025 @ 8:26am
Jun 6, 2025
 Looks like lots of work has been done to get it up and running again, props to the builder
May 17, 2024 @ 11:57am
May 17, 2024
 Starts nice but there's a fallen tree that you need to dismount and walk around. Lower down it gets quite boggy and there are some serious ruts...
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stickleback located?
      Stickleback is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.89792, -2.50676.
      ▼ How hard is Stickleback?
      Stickleback is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 15.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stickleback?
      The trail has 315 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,348 ft.
      ▼ Is Stickleback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Stickleback is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stickleback?
      Stickleback is 2,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stickleback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stickleback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stickleback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stickleback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stickleback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stickleback. The trail is 2,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stickleback?
      Stickleback is a very popular trail. There have been 537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 543 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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