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148.4 miles
Distance
13,962 ft
Climb
-13,998 ft
Descent
2,274 ft
High Point
-36 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-92.5%
Grade max
53.9%
Grade min
73 miles
Distance climb
68 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat
The Deeside Trail is an XC epic starting and finishing in Banchory. This is the longer version.
See the deeside trail website for more info.
source: Deeside Trial Website
Detailed Description
Deeside Trail (Long) is a 148 mile moderately popular black route located near Banchory. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 31 trails. This route climbs 13,962 ft with a max elevation of 2,274 ft then descends -13,998 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 26, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Nov 30, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance148 miles
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Avg time41 hr 22 min
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Altitude min156 ft
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Altitude start201 ft
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Altitude end164 ft
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Climb3 miles
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Descent-13,998 ft
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Grade max-92.5%
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Grade min53.9%
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Distance climb73 miles
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Distance down68 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 299 ft | |||||
| 479 ft | |||||
| 1,519 ft | |||||
| 4,327 ft | |||||
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| 1,713 ft | |||||
| 751 ft | |||||
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| 3,012 ft | |||||
| 4,019 ft | |||||
| 2,051 ft | |||||
| 1,821 ft | |||||
| 2,730 ft | |||||
| 1,673 ft | |||||
| 1,250 ft | |||||
| 4,072 ft | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4,849 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,763 ft | |||||
| 3,448 ft | |||||
| 1,250 ft |
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