more stats
807 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
132 ft
Altitude min
244 ft
Altitude max
244 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-13.49%
Grade
-28.091%
Grade max
5.238%
Grade min
51 ft
Distance climb
739 ft
Distance down
18 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
Avg time

Vertical Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Lochan Trails
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #198051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34391 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Down past the old road sign very steeply to a bog with an old ladder across, then a right and down towards the road and down parallel to it. Sketchy past the sign and steep but hang in there,

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      Kiwis ride Glencoe Lochan 10th pm
      14 miles • 3,481 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
      Kiwis ride best of Glencoe Lochan

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vertical Drop located?
      Vertical Drop is located in Glencoe Lochan Trails, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Lochan Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.68731, -5.09449.
      ▼ How hard is Vertical Drop?
      Vertical Drop is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 13.49%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vertical Drop?
      Vertical Drop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 132 ft to 244 ft.
      ▼ Is Vertical Drop a point to point trail?
      Vertical Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vertical Drop?
      Vertical Drop is 807 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vertical Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vertical Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vertical Drop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vertical Drop are:
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Vertical Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vertical Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vertical Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Vertical Drop. The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vertical Drop?
      Vertical Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 100 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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