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3.2 miles
Distance
2,377 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
02:20:15
Avg time
2,372 ft
Altitude change
1,095 ft
Altitude min
3,472 ft
Altitude max
1,100 ft
Altitude start
3,471 ft
Altitude end
14.1%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
75%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
02:20:15
Avg time

Schiehallion Details

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  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
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  • Global Ranking
    #229563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75121 in E-Biking
    • #1927 in Trail Running
    • #2121 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Main trail for Schiehallion. Easy gravel path for 75% of the way up then gets very rocky and the last section at the top is a massive boulder field

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Access from main car park

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Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:04am (Europe/London)
Mar 7, 2026
Track from the bottom in good condition, snow cover on the 2 km boulder field makes it more difficult.
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        Directions to schiehallion trailhead (56.676110, -4.036300)

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        youtuber Schiehallion is an Enduro MTB masterpiece!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schiehallion

        Where is Schiehallion located?
        Schiehallion is located in Aberfeldy, United Kingdom. It is part of the Aberfeldy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.67611, -4.0363.
        How hard is Schiehallion?
        Schiehallion is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Schiehallion?
        Schiehallion has 2,377 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,095 ft to 3,472 ft.
        Is Schiehallion a point to point trail?
        Schiehallion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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