Welcome to the Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails, a network of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads designed for mountain biking. The Black Loop is a severe 21 km route, featuring extremely technical and demanding sections that rapidly shift from fast and flowing to tight and challenging. Expect prolonged steep, narrow paths, drop-offs, and variable surfaces—rock, roots, mud, loose stones, and gravel—that can become slippery when wet. This trail is only suitable for highly experienced and competent mountain bike riders.

The route includes intense trails like Tir na Shouge, a fast and technical descent; After Burner, a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping section; Que Pasa, known for its tight turns and tricky features; Greg’s Granite, a rocky and rugged challenge; Highline, offering exhilarating exposure; and Rock Bottom, a demanding technical descent.

Starting and finishing at the car park, the loop takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. The trails are waymarked in one direction, so follow the black arrows. Be prepared to encounter forest vehicles and other users, as the route crosses walking trails and uses sections of forest roads. Trails on the upper slopes are exposed and can be very windy in poor weather.

Important:

• Ensure your mountain bike is in excellent working order.
• Wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear.
• Ride with consideration for other forest users and control your speed.
• Only attempt this trail if you have the required fitness and advanced skill level.

Ticknock’s Black Loop promises an extreme and exhilarating ride—for expert riders only!