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        This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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        Region Details
        • 65
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        Region Status
        Caution as of May 26, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        134
        Trails Mountain Bike
        150
        Trails E-Bike
        149
        Trails Horse
        61
        Trails Hike
        87
        Trails Trail Running
        87
        Total Distance
        135 miles
        Total Descent
        25,677 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,874 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        2,254 ft
        Reports
        906
        Photos
        955
        Ridden Counter
        26,945

        Articles

        Video & Race Report: SDA Round 5 - Ae Forest
        Sep 25, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        Reece Wilson ends his season with a win in the Scottish borders.
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        Popular Ae Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.0 2,703 ft 3 ft 1,241
        The challenges of this final section demand that you keep your attention focused on the trail ahead as you claw your way around the hillside to gain the jumps and berms leading to the final thrilling decent: a white knuckle ride of...
        95 3.8 5,076 ft 316 ft 1,072
        An epic climb for over a mile with 22 switchbacks. Although this is a long climb, the gradients are nice and easy, then a short climb along a leads you to the .
        90 4.4 1 mile 147 ft 1,009
        The challenges of this final section demand that you keep your attention focused on the trail ahead as you claw your way around the hillside to gain the jumps and berms leading to the final thrilling descent
        80 3.7 1 mile 165 ft 958
        Undulating singletrack leads you on round the flanks of Gub Hill and as you break out of the trees, the ride becomes more challenging, with the first of the steep turning climbs and full-on descents that typify the route.
        95 4.5 1 mile 64 ft 899
        Starting tight and twisty on a very rough stony surface, the trail soon opens up, the gradient increases and you hit the first of the table tops that just get bigger and bigger. Cross the forest road and descend through some huge berms...
        85 4.7 4,310 ft 245 ft 891
        The tempo changes dramatically as you start the testing on the other side of the river crossing. There’s no chance of carrying speed here, as it starts steep and rocky with some very tight turns. Things ease slightly in the middle...
        85 4.4 1 mile 164 ft 857
        Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 4.5 1 mile 99 ft 761
        As you enter, a new section now forms the start of the Edge. The first section leads you across to the top of a small traverse, leading you to the main descent, from here it's all smiles and giggles with berms, tabletops etc. but take...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 3 rides
        Yesterday
        • 5 rides
        Past Week
        • 23 rides

        Ae Mountain Bike Routes

        4.0 22 miles 3,406 ft 48 Loop
        Just a little loop at Ae forest
        22 miles 4,198 ft 16 Loop
        PMBA Enduro 2023 Ae Forest
        11 miles 1,492 ft 0 Loop
        On the edge of The Lowther Hills this route takes in a network of estate tracks to give you some stiff...
        4 miles 641 ft 2 Race
        Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
        23 miles 3,388 ft 14 Race
        Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
        16 miles 3,057 ft 14

        Photos of Ae Mountain Bike

        20 |
        May 6, 2026 @ 8:46am
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        May 6, 2026 @ 6:24am
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        Oct 26, 2025 @ 3:54am
        Oct 26, 2025
        32 |
        Aug 26, 2025 @ 1:32am
        Aug 26, 2025
        60 |
        Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:38pm
        Sep 7, 2024
        61 |
        Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:33pm
        Sep 7, 2024
        62 |
        Sep 7, 2024 @ 4:33pm
        Sep 7, 2024
        49 |
        Jan 24, 2024 @ 12:46pm
        Jan 24, 2024
        294 |
        May 7, 2009 @ 5:42am
        May 7, 2009
        158 |
        May 7, 2009 @ 5:38am
        May 7, 2009
        191 |
        May 7, 2009 @ 5:37am
        May 7, 2009
        195 |
        May 7, 2009 @ 5:37am
        May 7, 2009

        Videos of Ae Mountain Bike

        Ae Forest 28/08/22
        8:13 | 156 | Aug 30, 2022
        sda drop
        0:23 | 227 | Jan 13, 2021
        Forest of Ae | Omega Man (2011)
        trail: Omega Man
        0:51 | 288 | Oct 17, 2020
        IN TO THE MIST
        0:58 | 173 | Jan 7, 2020
        last section of Ae forest downhill line
        0:54 | 407 | Jun 4, 2018
        Ae forest Sda 2018
        0:48 | 99 | May 8, 2018
        HP Sauce - Thrunton - Feb 2018
        trail: HP Sauce
        0:52 | 100 | Feb 23, 2018
        Ae Forest Mountain Biking!
        trail: Omega Man
        3:32 | 143 | Jan 17, 2018

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        Scrambled Eggs
        May 26, 2026 @ 1:09pm (Europe/London)
        May 26, 2026
        UnknownPorkyWPMDIdLogging disruption at the lower section...

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Gub Hill
        May 23, 2026 @ 8:17am (Europe/London)
        May 23, 2026
        VariableOvergrown vegetation - lots of whippy...seamanstanes
        Rab's Slippy One
        Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:13pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 18, 2026
        UnknownStill closed since either Storm Arwen or...seamanstanes
        Omega Man
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:35pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        IdealRunning well, minimal breaking bumpsbexrex
        97 dh
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:32pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        IdealAwesome Trackbexrex
        97 Line (Lower)
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:32pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        IdealMint trackbexrex
        End of ‘97
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:31pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        IdealGood fun. the last bit to the fire road...bexrex
        Quarry Trail (TOP)
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:30pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        UnknownTree Felling has wiped out this trailbexrex
        Quarry Trail (Middle)
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:29pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        UnknownTree Felling has wiped out this trailbexrex
        Quarry Trail
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:28pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        IdealRunning good, just a bit rutted at the endbexrex
        RMS
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:27pm (Europe/London)
        Apr 6, 2026
        Prevalent Mudtree down at the start but can climb overbexrex

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        PorkyWPMDIdaddreportactivity #95556999
        May 26, 2026 @ 5:09am
        May 26, 2026
        seamanstanesaddreportactivity #95293207
        May 23, 2026 @ 12:18am
        May 23, 2026
        LukasSchmidvotetrailactivity #94158165
        May 6, 2026 @ 8:45am
        May 6, 2026
        LukasSchmidaddphotoactivity #94151416 and 1 more
        May 6, 2026 @ 6:24am
        May 6, 2026
        dgriffitwishlistregionactivity #93519520
        Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:39am
        Apr 27, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        SpanishJohnJkRWzEtrailRab's Slippy OneStill closed
        Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:12am
        Apr 24, 2026
        georgesmith131reportRab's Slippy OneStill closed
        Mar 25, 2026 @ 7:32am
        Mar 25, 2026
        gingernicoreportScrambled Eggsall fallen trees are now cleared
        Feb 28, 2026 @ 7:00am
        Feb 28, 2026
        vmgscotreportAe Black LoopPossible to lift bike over tree now...that was...
        Jul 7, 2025 @ 11:08pm
        Jul 7, 2025
        ftigu30trailCraigshields v2Running primo 👌
        Jun 6, 2025 @ 4:08pm
        Jun 6, 2025

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike150135 miles25,676 ft71 miles1,873 ft
        #913#37955906511,072
        E-Bike149134 miles25,361 ft70 miles1,873 ft
        #755#4185141,899
        Horse61102 miles11,811 ft49 miles1,791 ft
        #305#171431
        Hike87115 miles17,001 ft58 miles1,873 ft
        #1,949#41722135
        Trail Running87115 miles17,001 ft58 miles1,873 ft
        #1,536#38722174

        Frequently Asked Questions About Ae

        What are the best places to ride in Ae?
        Ae has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ae?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ae are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Ae?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ae are:
        • July (39 activities)
        • February (38 activities)
        • September (35 activities)
        Check the Ae reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Ae?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Ae. The most popular parking spots are:
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