more stats
1,179 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
571 ft
Altitude min
725 ft
Altitude max
725 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-13.004%
Grade
-36.086%
Grade max
10.491%
Grade min
212 ft
Distance climb
934 ft
Distance down
32 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Viewpoint Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Achray Forest
    Aberfoyle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #148585 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228864 in E-Biking
    • #168272 in Trail Running
    • #165488 in Hiking
    • #36526 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,369 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,627 in E-Biking
    • #4,226 in Trail Running
    • #3,056 in Hiking
    • #1,336 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Viewpoint Descent is a 359 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberfoyle. Highlights include views. It has rock slabs. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 m blue climb. It features rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: May 16, 2020
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Viewpoint Descent Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2025 @ 11:34am
Jul 30, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation. impossible to find the trail at the top.
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:16am
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:10am
Oct 30, 2024
 Test
Nov 28, 2021 @ 6:50am
Nov 28, 2021
 Trail no longer accessible. Wind blown trees blocking trail at several points. Overgrown and hard to follow in upper half. Access road currently...
May 31, 2020 @ 9:49am
May 31, 2020
 reporter Vegetation overgrown at the top of the trail. Once you get the the rock steps its clear the rest of the way down..
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Viewpoint Descent located?
      Viewpoint Descent is located in Achray Forest, Aberfoyle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Achray Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.18641, -4.33678.
      ▼ How hard is Viewpoint Descent?
      Viewpoint Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.004%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Viewpoint Descent?
      Viewpoint Descent has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 571 ft to 725 ft.
      ▼ Is Viewpoint Descent a point to point trail?
      Viewpoint Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Viewpoint Descent?
      Viewpoint Descent is 1,179 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Viewpoint Descent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Viewpoint Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Viewpoint Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Viewpoint Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Viewpoint Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Viewpoint Descent. The trail is 1,179 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Viewpoint Descent?
      Viewpoint Descent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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