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1,312 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-217 ft
Altitude change
733 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-64.6%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time

Hobo mid Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balquhidder
    Strathyre
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40149 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

The "Hobo - Mid" is a natural flowy trail that is loamy and rooty underwheel with a few rock drops. It starts with a drop into the "tunnel" (just a dark section through some dense conifers), and after a short rocky section then offers a host of berms and drops through the woods. A fun easy red, the trail then finishes at a forestry road where you have three options:- LEFT to climb back into Kirkton Glen. RIGHT to exit to the road back to the village or STRAIGHT ON down a single track (with a fence to cross) that also takes you back to the village. Fast and flowy, this works well in dry or wet.

Access Info

Park at Balquhidder Hall or Balquhidder Kirk and access via forestry roads and the "Lost Trail" (which is no longer a single track since the forestry built a rod on its line)

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  • 16.7 km avg distance
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Feb 15, 2025 @ 4:51am
Feb 15, 2025
all clear after storm
Jan 19, 2025 @ 6:07am
Jan 19, 2025
2 fallen trees overhanging trail. The second you ride under. The first you’d need to duck / dismount / be a tiny child.
Dec 27, 2024 @ 10:16am
Dec 27, 2024
Running well. There is a new fallen and low hanging tree accross the trail. You can ride under it no problem at present.
Dec 11, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Dec 11, 2024
Frozen solid dirt.
Nov 3, 2024 @ 8:07am
Nov 3, 2024
Running really well.
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        Directions to hobo-mid-101201 trailhead (56.361840, -4.382070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hobo mid

        Where is Hobo mid located?
        Hobo mid is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.36184, -4.38207.
        How hard is Hobo mid?
        Hobo mid is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Hobo mid?
        The trail has 66 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 223 m to 289 m.
        How long is Hobo mid?
        Hobo mid is 400.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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