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2,096 ft
Distance
-297 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
-298 ft
Altitude change
1,147 ft
Altitude min
1,445 ft
Altitude max
1,445 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-48.7%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
2,096 ft
Distance down
00:03:16
Avg time

The Grinch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cushnie
    Tarland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13169 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #372 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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The Grinch is a 639 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Tarland. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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The Grinch Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2024 @ 12:22pm
Sep 5, 2024
 Lovely little trail.
Aug 1, 2023 @ 10:07am
Aug 1, 2023
Jun 22, 2022 @ 1:25pm
Jun 22, 2022
 running incredibly well, an absolute hidden gem
Apr 10, 2022 @ 9:27am
Apr 10, 2022
 Running well, this trail is absolute gold in my opinion
Feb 27, 2022 @ 9:18am
Feb 27, 2022
 All clear and someone has added yellow paint to the trees to make it easier to follow. Running well
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on Sep 5, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      2:53 | 374 | Jun 8, 2022 , Tarland
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Grinch located?
      The Grinch is located in Cushnie, Tarland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cushnie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.21074, -2.80688.
      ▼ How hard is The Grinch?
      The Grinch is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Grinch?
      The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,147 ft to 1,445 ft.
      ▼ Is The Grinch a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Grinch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Grinch?
      The Grinch is 2,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Grinch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Grinch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Grinch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Grinch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Grinch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Grinch. The trail is 2,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Grinch?
      The Grinch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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