more stats
3,040 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:06:15
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
839 ft
Altitude min
922 ft
Altitude max
860 ft
Altitude start
839 ft
Altitude end
-7.937%
Grade max
11.529%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance climb
1,704 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:06:15
Avg time

Unknown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pentland Hills
    Edinburgh
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92548 in Trail Running
    • #103917 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,253 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,562 in Trail Running
    • #2,051 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Traverse along the side of a lake, followed by a steep rooty climb and onto a slight descent along path.

Gate after the traverse and two more after the climb.

Wouldn't ever go out of my way to ride this, but it works as a connector after riding something like black hill

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rooty

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Unknown Trail Reports

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Jan 29, 2025 @ 4:44am
Jan 29, 2025
 Multiple trees down. Can be bypassed.
Jul 6, 2024 @ 3:22am
Jul 6, 2024
Aug 9, 2021 @ 10:27am
Aug 9, 2021
 Some exposed roots on the ascent
Jun 16, 2021 @ 10:07am
Jun 16, 2021
May 24, 2020 @ 4:22am
May 24, 2020
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Status:
on Jan 29, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Mercedes13156
      Rode it yesterday. Steep descent at the loch end is dry but very loose. No traction and straight into a jaggy bush.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Unknown located?
      Unknown is located in Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Pentland Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.86381, -3.30083.
      ▼ How hard is Unknown?
      Unknown is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Unknown?
      Unknown has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 839 ft to 922 ft.
      ▼ Is Unknown a point to point trail?
      Unknown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Unknown?
      Unknown is 3,040 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Unknown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Unknown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Unknown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Unknown are:
      • May (10 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Unknown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Unknown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Unknown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Unknown. The trail is 3,040 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Unknown?
      Unknown is a very popular trail. There have been 2,065 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,003 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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