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      Ae trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Forest of Ae.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      111
      Trails Mountain Bike
      111
      Trails E-Bike
      111
      Trails Gravel Bike
      64
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      10
      Trails Horse
      58
      Trails Hike
      78
      Trails Trail Running
      78
      Total Distance
      128 miles
      Total Descent
      20,721 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,874 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,254 ft
      Reports
      932
      Photos
      953
      Completed Counter
      27,510

      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

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      Omega Man
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,703 ft • 3 ft • 1,272 •
      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...
      22 Bends
      • 95 ★ 3.8 • 5,076 ft • 316 ft • 1,096 •
      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 .
      1
      Omega Man (Upper)
      • 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 147 ft • 1,033 •
      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
      Gub Hill Caution
      • 75 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 165 ft • 960 •
      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.
      2
      Granny Green Love
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 64 ft • 922 •
      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...
      The Face
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 4,310 ft • 245 ft • 916 •
      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...
      1
      Bran Burn Bash
      • 85 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 164 ft • 873 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      1
      The Edge
      • 80 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 99 ft • 774 •
      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

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      Ae Mountain Bike Routes

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      AE forest loop
      ★ 4.0 • 22 miles • 3,406 ft • 48 • Loop •
      Just a little loop at Ae forest
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      PMBA Enduro 2023 Ae Forest
      22 miles • 4,198 ft • 16 • Loop •
      PMBA Enduro 2023 Ae Forest
      Mitchellsalacks
      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...
      10
      SES 2025 Sunday 5 Stages
      23 miles • 3,388 ft • 14 • Race •
      Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
      2
      SES 2025 Ae Prologue
      4 miles • 641 ft • 2 • Race •
      Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
      Route #100296440
      • 15 miles • 2,644 ft • 12 •

      Photos of Ae Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Ae Mountain Bike

      Ae Forest 28/08/22
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      8:13 | 161 | Aug 30, 2022
      sda drop
      mtb
      0:23 | 228 | Jan 13, 2021
      Forest of Ae | Omega Man (2011)
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      trail: Omega Man
      0:51 | 291 | Oct 17, 2020
      IN TO THE MIST
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      0:58 | 173 | Jan 7, 2020
      last section of Ae forest downhill line
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      0:54 | 407 | Jun 4, 2018
      Ae forest Sda 2018
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      0:48 | 99 | May 8, 2018
      HP Sauce - Thrunton - Feb 2018
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      trail: HP Sauce
      0:52 | 103 | Feb 23, 2018
      Ae Forest Mountain Biking!
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      trail: Omega Man
      3:32 | 143 | Jan 17, 2018

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Scrambled Eggs
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 6:03pm (Europe/London)
      2 days
      		 Unknownend of upper section now fixed just needs...dazza2808
      Ae Black Loop
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:48pm (Europe/London)
      Aug 6, 2026
      		 Variablenot in good condition- overgrown - i...Jakethepeg292
      Craigshields v2
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:45pm (Europe/London)
      Aug 6, 2026
      		 Drytrail is running so well. Just strimmedJakethepeg292
      Toddy's Ticker
      Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:11pm (Europe/London)
      Aug 2, 2026
      		 UnknownVery overgrowncaleb-mcknight
      Flat Green/Blue
      Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
      Jul 15, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike ALRC
      The Edge
      Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
      Jul 15, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike ALRC
      The Face
      Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
      Jul 15, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike No sign of downed trees mentioned in...ALRC
      Granny Green Love
      Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
      Jul 15, 2026
      		 IdealE-Bike ALRC
      Turn down for what
      Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:59am (Europe/London)
      Jul 12, 2026
      		 DryMarkhannah
      Gub Hill
      May 23, 2026 @ 8:17am (Europe/London)
      May 23, 2026
      		 VariableOvergrown vegetation - lots of whippy...seamanstanes

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      Recent Comments

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      Jakethepeg292trailQuarry Trailstill open. pretty fun but not a must at...
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:51am
      Aug 6, 2026
      Jakethepeg292trailCraigshields v2this trail is amarvel - praise to the builders...
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:47am
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      DomiMTB30report97 dhgreat track runs right down to the forestry...
      Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:16am
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      SpanishJohnJkRWzEtrailRab's Slippy OneStill closed
      Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:12am
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      georgesmith131reportRab's Slippy OneStill closed
      Mar 25, 2026 @ 7:32am
      Mar 25, 2026

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike111128 miles20,722 ft65 miles1,873 ft
      		#1,023#39953932511,067
      E-Bike111128 miles20,722 ft65 miles1,873 ft
      		#963#4787742,242
      Gravel Bike64105 miles11,696 ft50 miles1,791 ft
      		#634#309615
      Adaptive Bike22,822 ft95 ft1,844 ft82 ft
      		#3,573#14114
      Winter Fat Bike1010 miles600 ft4 miles653 ft
      		#1,690#83261
      Horse58100 miles11,499 ft49 miles1,791 ft
      		#340#181531
      Hike78112 miles15,436 ft56 miles1,873 ft
      		#2,176#42745135
      Trail Running78112 miles15,436 ft56 miles1,873 ft
      		#1,746#37745173

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Ae?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Ae. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Ae?
      The longest trail in Ae is Queensberry Path at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ae?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ae?
      ▼ How many trails are in Ae?
      Ae has a total of 111 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ae to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ae?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Ae is 22 Bends with 316 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ae?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Ae is Queensberry Path with 1,595 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Ae?
      Ae supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ae?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Ae is 22 Bends with an average grade of 6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Ae?
      The overall region status for Ae is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 81 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 65
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 6
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Ae?
      Yes, Ae supports e-bike riding. There are 119 trails in Ae that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ae?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Ae?
      The highest summit in Ae is Queensberry at 2,260 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ae?
      The most popular Strava segments in Ae are:
      • Granny Green Luv Middle Section (11,262 athletes)
      • GrannyGreenLuv last bit to the Bridge (10,884 athletes)
      • "Unicorn Dreams" - Stage 1 - Funduro (8,003 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Ae.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Ae?
      There are currently 6 closed trails in Ae. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 65
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      • Closed: 6
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ae?
      Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Ae. View all adaptive trails in Ae for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ae?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Ae?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ae are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ae.
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