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1,115 ft
Distance
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
340 ft
Altitude max
340 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:01:12
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42622 in E-Biking
    • #53739 in Trail Running
    • #76468 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Shortcut through the woods to access rear of housing estate from main road.

Access Info

downhill access is from the 'Welcome to Helensburgh' sign. uphill access is down a narrow passage between 2 houses on abercromby crescent

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on Oct 16, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail

        Where is Trail located?
        Trail is located in Helensburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Helensburgh trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.01724, -4.71994.
        How hard is Trail?
        Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Trail?
        The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 340 ft.
        Is Trail a point to point trail?
        Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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