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1,332 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
436 ft
Altitude max
436 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-29.2%
Grade max
1,283 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time

The Chopper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirroughtree
    Newton Stewart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #336149 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74054 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #10,958 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,519 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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The Chopper is a 406 m less popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Newton Stewart. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Aug 27, 2025 @ 3:23am
Aug 27, 2025
 Trail still ride-able from Larg Hill to first fire road but after first fire road there are a ton of large trees down and more disconcertingly a...
Mar 22, 2025 @ 11:53am
Mar 22, 2025
Red and Blue Trails now open with some diversions in place, please see Forestry And Land Scotland web page for details.
Jan 27, 2025 @ 7:14am
Jan 27, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
Jan 17, 2025 @ 7:14am
Jan 17, 2025
Red and blue trails now open with some diversions, please check FLS Web page for details
Jan 16, 2025 @ 5:37pm
Jan 16, 2025
All trails are closed due to multiple windblown trees following the recent storms. Please see the Forestry & Land Scotland website for updates.
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      PMBA Enduro Kirroughtree 2021
      16 miles • 2,771 ft • 26 • Point to Point • Race •
      Official route of the 2021 PMBA Enduro

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Chopper located?
      The Chopper is located in Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirroughtree trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.95831, -4.43842.
      ▼ How hard is The Chopper?
      The Chopper is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Chopper?
      The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 436 ft.
      ▼ Is The Chopper a point to point trail?
      The Chopper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Chopper?
      The Chopper is 1,332 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Chopper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Chopper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Chopper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Chopper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Chopper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Chopper. The trail is 1,332 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Chopper?
      The Chopper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 133 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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