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1,115 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
472 ft
Altitude min
572 ft
Altitude max
572 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
1,030 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:00:24
Avg time

The Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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The Ranch is a 340 m less popular blue difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Laurencekirk. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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The Ranch Trail Reports

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Feb 4, 2025 @ 11:08pm
Feb 4, 2025
Trail is no longer available following recent tree clearing operations.
Apr 10, 2023 @ 7:18am
Apr 10, 2023
 Downed trees blocking trail
Apr 10, 2023 @ 7:18am
Apr 10, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 @ 1:21am
Jan 20, 2023
 down trees blocking trail
Nov 27, 2022 @ 1:49am
Nov 27, 2022
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on Feb 4, 2025
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Drumtochty Enduro Route
      12 miles • 2,201 ft • 38 • Out & Back •
      An Enduro route around Drumtotchy featuring the best trails.
      3.2 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 40%
      2 ★ 20%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Ranch located?
      The Ranch is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.8918, -2.46778.
      ▼ How hard is The Ranch?
      The Ranch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Ranch?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 472 ft to 572 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Ranch?
      The Ranch is 1,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Ranch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Ranch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Ranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Ranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Ranch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Ranch. The trail is 1,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Ranch?
      The Ranch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 979 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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