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2,064 ft
Distance
-439 ft
Descent
1,154 ft
High Point
-439 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
1,154 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
-21.2%
Grade
-71.1%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,064 ft
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String Theory Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cnoc A' Bhuachaille
    Drumnadrochit
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54059 in E-Biking
    • #266240 in Trail Running
    • #276050 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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String Theory is a 629 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Drumnadrochit. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About String Theory

        Where is String Theory located?
        String Theory is located in Cnoc A' Bhuachaille, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cnoc A' Bhuachaille trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.32781, -4.51167.
        How hard is String Theory?
        String Theory is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 21.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for String Theory?
        The trail has 134 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 m to 352 m.
        Is String Theory a point to point trail?
        Yes, String Theory is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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