Wolftrax Red route

 

Grade: Red (difficult)

Start point: Follow the forest road from BaseCamp up past the start of the Bike Park to join the beginning of the trail.

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The red route is a fantastic 15km experience in two sections - but watch out for Wolftrax's predatory instincts!  For the inexperienced it is technical and challenging; for the experienced, it strikes a good balance between being rideable and interesting.

The upper red route uses the existing black-graded singletrack climb and exit. With a fast descent and a choice of ‘opt in’ features, you'll find the views that open up quite stunning.

Much of the lower red trail is narrow black shale with embedded rock obstacles, drop-offs, rock causeways, boardwalk and lots of tough little technical climbs.

Look out for features such as Air’s Rock, a challenging slab reminiscent of 'The Slab' at Dalbeattie, and the natural rock features of the Bhadain Boulder Field.

After Fang Corner, you can pause for breath at the Blue View and watch your fellow riders try to tame the Bike Park. The trail doubles back, bringing you into the Wolf Run: 300m of bermy timber boardwalk, twisting tightly through the trees and depositing you in the Bike Park. 

Hurtle through for a short but immensely enjoyable blast back to the car park – and, more to the point, the tantalising cakes on offer in the café.

Helmet and gloves recommended.