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1,558 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-288 ft
Descent
1,356 ft
High Point
-277 ft
Altitude change
1,067 ft
Altitude min
1,345 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-51.1%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
1,375 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat

Upper D&M Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laggan Brown Trails
    Laggan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #222816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70958 in E-Biking
    • #260395 in Trail Running
    • #269658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden

Hard pack ground with a mixture of rocks and routes, steep slab section near the electric pole (take caution)with a sharp left hand berm followed by steep section onto the road. Take a left and follow trail to Lower D&M and Link to ONJ.

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Warning steep technical section on this trail.

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  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 1:45pm (Europe/London)
Aug 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 @ 1:44pm (Europe/London)
Aug 16, 2026
 Rock slide near bottom of trail
Oct 12, 2025 @ 10:30pm (Europe/London)
Oct 12, 2025
 reporter Fantastic effort by Laggan dig crew who have managed to open the trails after Storm Amy.
Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:56pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
 reporter Caution due to Storm Amy the trail is closed due to very large trees blocking the trails. Laggan dig crew will get to them but it will take some...
Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:50pm (Europe/London)
Oct 7, 2025
 reporter Caution due to Storm Amy the trail is closed due to very large trees blocking the trails. Laggan dig crew will get to them but it will take some...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper D&M

        ▼ Where is Upper D&M located?
        Upper D&M is located in Laggan Brown Trails, Laggan, United Kingdom. It is part of the Laggan Brown Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.99173, -4.34634.
        ▼ How hard is Upper D&M?
        Upper D&M is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper D&M?
        Upper D&M has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,067 ft to 1,356 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper D&M a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper D&M is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper D&M?
        Upper D&M is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper D&M?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper D&M. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper D&M? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper D&M are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Upper D&M?
        Upper D&M is a moderately popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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