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3,999 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:07:19
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
616 ft
Altitude min
667 ft
Altitude max
616 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
1,296 ft
Distance down
1,437 ft
Distance flat
00:07:19
Avg time

The Jouk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cathkin Braes
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32341 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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The Jouk is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Glasgow. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 412 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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The Jouk Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:58pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Rocks exposed Backfill
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:56pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Line choice unclear Replace signage
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:52pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Beech tree clearing Make Trail line clear. Renew signage
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:49pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface Improve drainage. Raise tread. (GCC)
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:48pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
 Rock drop Refurbish into multiple line choice
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Jouk

        ▼ Where is The Jouk located?
        The Jouk is located in Cathkin Braes, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cathkin Braes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.80072, -4.20499.
        ▼ How hard is The Jouk?
        The Jouk is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Jouk?
        The Jouk has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 616 ft to 667 ft.
        ▼ Is The Jouk a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Jouk is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Jouk?
        The Jouk is 3,999 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Jouk?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Jouk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Jouk?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Jouk are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • April (29 activities)
        • May (28 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Jouk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Jouk are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Jouk?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Jouk. The trail is 3,999 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Jouk?
        The Jouk is a very popular trail. There have been 4,361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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