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1,919 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
531 ft
Altitude min
599 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,535 ft
Distance climb
217 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
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Upper Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Drumtochty
    Laurencekirk
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101927 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77155 in E-Biking
    • #173705 in Trail Running
    • #187671 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Old Forestry Commission walkers path.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Have to remain visual of other users, as still used by walkers.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Path

        Where is Upper Path located?
        Upper Path is located in Drumtochty, Laurencekirk, United Kingdom. It is part of the Drumtochty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.9096, -2.49968.
        How hard is Upper Path?
        Upper Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Path?
        Upper Path has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 531 ft to 599 ft.
        Is Upper Path a point to point trail?
        Upper Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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