more stats
2,703 ft
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
992 ft
Altitude min
1,115 ft
Altitude max
996 ft
Altitude start
1,089 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
66.9%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
974 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

The Mouse Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Traquair Trails
    Innerleithen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27482 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8818 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The old red route climb, probably a bit more of a black graded climb, that meets the "to the quarry" section of the current red route. Finishes with some rocky buts and an optional drop off. Techy corners, rots and more. Inners red are far harder than Glentress reds.

Access Info

When you get to the fire road after the first XC climb (marker post 7 I think), turn left up the hill. You'll see a DH trail cross the fire road. After about 150 yards, there's a trail in to the right. Starts as a slight cli,b, then turns left and starts to be harder work...

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 250 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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The Mouse Trap Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 1:43pm (Europe/London)
Dec 20, 2025
 reporter Leaner, will need a chainsaw.
Jan 25, 2025 @ 10:39am
Jan 25, 2025
Mostly clear with debris. One tree down at the end of the trail where it links to the access path. Few trees down on the access path before...
Jan 17, 2025 @ 7:24am
Jan 17, 2025
 reporter Top of Mouse Trap. Learners. Could be cleared with a hand saw.
Sep 14, 2024 @ 10:15am
Sep 14, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 @ 9:43am
Jul 27, 2024
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on Dec 20, 2025
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Mouse Trap located?
      The Mouse Trap is located in Traquair Trails, Innerleithen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Traquair Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.60776, -3.04658.
      ▼ How hard is The Mouse Trap?
      The Mouse Trap is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Mouse Trap?
      The Mouse Trap has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 992 ft to 1,115 ft.
      ▼ Is The Mouse Trap a point to point trail?
      The Mouse Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Mouse Trap?
      The Mouse Trap is 2,703 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Mouse Trap?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Mouse Trap. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Mouse Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Mouse Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Mouse Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Mouse Trap. The trail is 2,703 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Mouse Trap?
      The Mouse Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 6,277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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