‘Mastermind’ shown as grade S2 on Komoot. Not recommended if you wish for grade S2, ride elsewhere! However if you want a steep gnarly technical descent with switchbacks, roots, rocks, more akin to a red with blackish sections, then enjoy. By the way, Trailforks show it as Black!

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December 22, 2024

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Distance 1.53 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 220 m

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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