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1,073 ft
Distance
-186 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
1,107 ft
Altitude min
1,293 ft
Altitude max
1,293 ft
Altitude start
1,106 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
1,073 ft
Distance down
00:02:10
Avg time
Troll Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaBalquhidder
Strathyre -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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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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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerForestry And Land Scotland
The Troll trailhead is located can be found on the forest road on the east side of Kirkton Glen, about 150metres south of the highest point. Look for two small stone cairns about 40cm high next to the track to indicate where you drop in. Lots of work taken place in early 2021 to sort the wet, so it now rides well all year. It starts with a drop that sets the level of riding required and with some reasonably gnarly features and few narrow sections it's all good fun for accomplished riders. This is a good route to ride after doing the "Bigfoot" trail.
Access Info
Cycle to the highest point on the forest road on the east side of Kirkton Glen and then head 150 metres south to find the entry point. Walk in and check the first drop on foot before dropping in
This trail is unsanctioned.
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- 14 miles avg distance
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Directions to troll-101198 trailhead
(56.380860, -4.385000)
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Nearby Trails
- Forest Road 3,130 ft
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- Doubletrack 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Troll
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Where is Troll located?
Troll is located in Balquhidder, Strathyre, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balquhidder trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.38086, -4.385.
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How hard is Troll?
Troll is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Troll?
The trail has 57 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 337 m to 394 m.
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Is Troll a point to point trail?
Troll is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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