more stats
1,893 ft
Distance
-276 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
534 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
-14.6%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance down
00:05:39
Avg time

Straight Sideways Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #263079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65834 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #762 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #218 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Coilte

Trail starts to the left of Sasquatch, starts with some wide skinnys before dropping into steep chute. Joins up with the bottom section of Sasquatch.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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BridgesJumpsSkinnies

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 50 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Straight Sideways Trail Reports

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on May 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Straight Sideways located?
      Straight Sideways is located in Ballymoyle Hill, Arklow, Ireland. It is part of the Ballymoyle Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.8446, -6.13214.
      ▼ How hard is Straight Sideways?
      Straight Sideways is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Straight Sideways?
      The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 534 ft to 810 ft.
      ▼ How long is Straight Sideways?
      Straight Sideways is 1,893 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Straight Sideways?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Straight Sideways. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Straight Sideways? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Straight Sideways are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Straight Sideways?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Straight Sideways. The trail is 1,893 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Straight Sideways?
      Straight Sideways is a moderately popular trail. There have been 269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 296 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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