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1,325 ft
Distance
-175 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
602 ft
Altitude min
778 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-46.4%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,230 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time
Hippy lower Details
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Riding AreaBalquhidder
Strathyre -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerForestry And Land Scotland
The "Hippy lower" is the bottom section of a series of 3 continuous trails, the UPPER, MID and LOWER HIPPY, all totalling about 950m. The "lower" section is the fastest of the three with a flowy line, berms and log drops. It just gets quicker the further down you get, so let off those brakes In the last 100metres the trail forks - keep left for the flowy line or if you prefer there's also "Le Big Mac" a huge 2.5metre boulder with a steep tecky roll over the edge to challenge you. Choose with care :-)
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Park at Balquhidder Hall or Kirk and use forestry roads.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to hippy-lower-101207 trailhead
(56.361610, -4.372170)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hippy lower
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Where is Hippy lower located?
Hippy lower is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.36161, -4.37217.
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How hard is Hippy lower?
Hippy lower is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Hippy lower?
The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 602 ft to 778 ft.
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How long is Hippy lower?
Hippy lower is 1,325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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