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1.6 miles
Distance
801 ft
Climb
00:27:07
Avg time
801 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
1,502 ft
Altitude max
701 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
2.3%
Grade max
56.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:27:07
Avg time

Uphill Slog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ballater
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Uphill Slog is a 3 km popular mixed trail located near Ballater. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 244 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 171 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      4
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      1 Review & Comments

      jovooght27
      Steepest Hill I've ever ridden up on an e-bike!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Uphill Slog located?
      Uphill Slog is located in Ballater, United Kingdom. It is part of the Ballater trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.06163, -3.03007.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uphill Slog?
      Uphill Slog has 801 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 701 ft to 1,502 ft.
      ▼ Is Uphill Slog a point to point trail?
      Uphill Slog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Uphill Slog?
      Uphill Slog is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uphill Slog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Uphill Slog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uphill Slog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uphill Slog are:
      • September (21 activities)
      • August (15 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Uphill Slog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uphill Slog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uphill Slog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Uphill Slog. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uphill Slog?
      Uphill Slog is a very popular trail. There have been 1,877 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,924 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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