more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:54:15
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
113 ft
Altitude min
245 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-27.5%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
5,056 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:54:15
Avg time

Tracton XC loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tracton Wood Mountain Bike Trails
    Minane Bridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47096 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296709 in Trail Running
    • #289991 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #227 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #387 in Trail Running
    • #398 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    1999
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

NPS cross country loop in Tracton built by the MBCC club based in Cork. no huge climbs but LOTS of roots and rollers to keep you on your toes

Access Info

cycling Ireland Licence required and must be a member of MBCC

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RollersRooty

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Tracton XC loop Trail Reports

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Dec 29, 2021 @ 7:12am
Dec 29, 2021
 Very slick roots at the moment.
Dec 28, 2018 @ 3:08am
Dec 28, 2018
 Some trees down
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on Dec 29, 2021
Wet
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tracton XC loop located?
      Tracton XC loop is located in Tracton Wood Mountain Bike Trails, Minane Bridge, Ireland. It is part of the Tracton Wood Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.76302, -8.39374.
      ▼ How hard is Tracton XC loop?
      Tracton XC loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tracton XC loop?
      Tracton XC loop has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 113 ft to 245 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tracton XC loop?
      Tracton XC loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tracton XC loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tracton XC loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tracton XC loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tracton XC loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tracton XC loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 54 minutes to ride Tracton XC loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tracton XC loop?
      Tracton XC loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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