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2,789 ft
Distance
153 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
562 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
562 ft
Altitude start
632 ft
Altitude end
2.503%
Grade
-23.38%
Grade max
47.231%
Grade min
1,497 ft
Distance climb
1,010 ft
Distance down
281 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

The Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mabie Forest
    Dumfries
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #155033 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248240 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,663 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #9,323 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry & Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

The Elevator is a 850 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Dumfries. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 30 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 207 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Elevator located?
      The Elevator is located in Mabie Forest, Dumfries, United Kingdom. It is part of the Mabie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.02559, -3.67048.
      ▼ How hard is The Elevator?
      The Elevator is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 2.503%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Elevator?
      The Elevator has 153 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 562 ft to 680 ft.
      ▼ Is The Elevator a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Elevator is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Elevator?
      The Elevator is 2,789 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Elevator. The trail is 2,789 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Elevator?
      The Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 2,696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,741 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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