more stats
663 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
00:01:45
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
455 ft
Altitude min
536 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
12.3%
Grade
4.5%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
00:01:45
Avg time

Third Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mugdock Park
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #255038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61421 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,582 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,164 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny

Starts opposite Clifftop, with the first part being short section of TBC (Black). This first section is flowing with some technical (but rollable on the right line) rock/drops. A steep right into a slope that merges into short (and small) left hand berm leads onto Third rock.

This middle section of the trail (the first part of Third Rock) is fairly tame. There is section of low skinnies, about 25 yards long, these are reasonably robust and start at about 1 foot wide and gradually get thinner with each section - the finishing skinny is a single plank in width and quite tricky.

This then leads to the final section, which is relatively steep and includes three (and a small fourth) rock rolls, these rock rolls are all rollable, again if you pick the right line. These lead to an easy and fast down hill end section.

This is largely a natural trail.

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Local Trail Association

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Jul 14, 2026 @ 9:42pm (Europe/London)
Jul 14, 2026
almost impossible to spot this. there is chest high bracken all the way down. isn't being ridden anymore
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Third Rock located?
      Third Rock is located in Mugdock Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Mugdock Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.98652, -4.34537.
      ▼ How hard is Third Rock?
      Third Rock is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Third Rock?
      Third Rock has 81 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 455 ft to 536 ft.
      ▼ Is Third Rock a point to point trail?
      Yes, Third Rock is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Third Rock?
      Third Rock is 663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Third Rock?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Third Rock. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Third Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Third Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Third Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Third Rock. The trail is 663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Third Rock?
      Third Rock is a moderately popular trail. There have been 68 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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