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1,581 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-228 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
564 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-40.2%
Grade max
26.8%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
1,073 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
Avg time

Yeti (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balquhidder
    Strathyre
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #18212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57232 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

The Yeti (lower) runs from the Creag an Tuirc (Turic Rock) viewpoint, down to the forestry track just behind Balquhidder church. It is a mix of loam, roots, steep sections and is probably the most challenging trail in Balquhidder with a good few rocky/techy features and about 5 blind drops of up to about 1.5m high. There's also a nice "triple" drop in the middle, so it's been rated a black, but it's a very "do-able" black for a competent red rider with "ride-around" options at some techy features.
AT THE BOTTOM exit is over a stile to the right as it's is very boggy knee deep mud if you go straight on On your first descent of this trail please ride with care!

Access Info

TO FIND the Yeti lower trail, ride up the steep forest road behind Balquhidder church, bearing right after 300m at the water treatment plant, following signs for the "Creag An Tuirc". After a further 300m, go through a small gate and push up the final 30metres to the AMAZING viewpoint for a quick pic. To find teh trailhead, start riding from the Cairn, aiming slight right of the loch. The trailhead is marked with a small black disk on a tree with the word Yeti on it.
TO EXIT: Once you get to the end, you will need to lift your bike over a stile on the right and push about 15metres uphill to get back onto the forestry track near the end of the Hippy. Don't be tempted to go straight on instead of crossing the stile - it's knee deep mud

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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Feb 15, 2025 @ 4:50am
Feb 15, 2025
 all clear after storm
Dec 1, 2024 @ 6:01am
Dec 1, 2024
tree branches down over double drop. **now clear**. trail running beautifully but very slippery in the wet. there is a new style over the fence at...
May 13, 2023 @ 5:18am
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May 13, 2023 @ 5:18am
May 13, 2023
Aug 7, 2022 @ 3:23am
Aug 7, 2022
 As with Yeti's.... Hard to find, hard to see and hard to follow
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        CamRivers
        Ignore early reports. This trail has now bedded in and is easy to follow. An absolutely superb little trail. I was on the original build team and the idea was to let bike tires do most of the work in packing the trail down to a good surface. This is now complete and there is a distinct line to follow. Rock rolls, line choice, big hicks, push drops and steep flat corners. This one is a wee masterpiece. Heinously slippery when wet though. Take care on the final slope after the last rock drop... it's looser than a greasy goose...

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Yeti (Lower) located?
        Yeti (Lower) is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.36065, -4.36806.
        ▼ How hard is Yeti (Lower)?
        Yeti (Lower) is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yeti (Lower)?
        Yeti (Lower) has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 228 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 564 ft to 787 ft.
        ▼ How long is Yeti (Lower)?
        Yeti (Lower) is 1,581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yeti (Lower)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Yeti (Lower). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yeti (Lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yeti (Lower) are:
        • April (3 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Yeti (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yeti (Lower)?
        The estimated time to ride Yeti (Lower) is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,581 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Yeti (Lower)?
        Yeti (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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