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137.9 miles
Distance
12,490 ft
Climb
-12,527 ft
Descent
2,274 ft
High Point
-36 ft
Altitude change
155 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-47.8%
Grade max
57.7%
Grade min
68 miles
Distance climb
64 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat
The Deeside Trail is an XC epic starting and finishing in Banchory. This is the shorter version.
See the deeside trail website for more info.
source: Deeside Trial Website
Detailed Description
Deeside Trail (Short) is a 138 mile moderately popular black route located near Aberdeenshire Region. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 12,490 ft with a max elevation of 2,274 ft then descends -12,527 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 23, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance138 miles
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Avg time34 hr 7 min
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Altitude min155 ft
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Altitude start201 ft
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Altitude end164 ft
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Climb2 miles
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Descent-12,527 ft
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Grade max-47.8%
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Grade min57.7%
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Distance climb68 miles
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Distance down64 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 1,549 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingExtreme
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