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SaveAe 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. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and tight and twisty. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Forest of Ae.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
127 trails
- E-Bike
127 trails
- Gravel Bike
65 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
10 trails
- Horse
59 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 127
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 127
- Trails E-Bike
- 127
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 65
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 10
- Trails Horse
- 59
- Trails Hike
- 79
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Total Distance
- 134 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,638 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,874 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,254 ft
- Reports
- 989
- Photos
- 979
- Completed Counter
- 27,688
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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Forest of Ae
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Popular Ae Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,703 ft • 3 ft • 1,278 •
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...
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 4,085 ft • 229 ft • 1,045 •
This is a climb that winds gently up through the forest, meandering tightly through the trees via a series of hairpins. As climbs go, it’s a pleasure to ride.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 147 ft • 1,037 •
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
• 65 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 165 ft • 961 •
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 • 931 •
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 • 922 •
The tempo changes dramatically as you start the testing climb 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...
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 164 ft • 878 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
Ae Mountain Bike Routes
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.
• 15 miles • 2,644 ft • 12 •
Photos of Ae Mountain Bike
Videos of Ae Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Scrambled Eggs | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:25am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Unknown | james--powell | Trees blocking entry to lower section |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Omega Man (Upper) | Nov 3, 2026 @ 10:36am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 2 days | Unknown | Cragrats | ||
| 22 Bends | Nov 3, 2026 @ 10:36am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) 2 days | Variable | Cragrats | ||
| Quarry Trail | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:24am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Unknown | james--powell | ||
| 97 dh | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:23am (Europe/London) Nov 2, 2026 | Unknown | james--powell | ||
| Rab's Slippy One | Oct 31, 2026 @ 10:25pm (Europe/London) Oct 31, 2026 | Unknown | nc21 | ||
| Rambo First Blood | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:52pm (Europe/London) Oct 25, 2026 | Unknown | nc21 | ||
| Turn down for what | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:48pm (Europe/London) Oct 25, 2026 | Unknown | nc21 | ||
| Gub Hill | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:35pm (Europe/London) Oct 25, 2026 | Unknown | nc21 | ||
| The Shredder | Oct 3, 2026 @ 4:47pm (Europe/London) Oct 3, 2026 | Ideal | DomiMTB30 | ||
| Ae Black Loop | Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:48pm (Europe/London) Aug 6, 2026 | Variable | Jakethepeg292 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragrats | add | video | activity #107180569 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:26am 24 hours |
| Cragrats | add | report | activity #107180482 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:24am 24 hours |
| Cragrats | add | report | activity #107119762 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 5:59am 2 days |
| james--powell | add | report | activity #107057901 and 2 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 1:23am Nov 2, 2026 |
| nc21 | add | report | activity #106965304 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 3:23pm Oct 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Does that mean the report before this is the... | Oct 27, 2026 @ 6:13am Oct 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Old pics from 2018 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 7:57am Oct 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | running really well! | Oct 18, 2026 @ 10:33am Oct 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | still open. pretty fun but not a must at... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:51am Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | this trail is amarvel - praise to the builders... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:47am Aug 6, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k45 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge63 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k56 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge66 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge5 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 127 | 134 miles | 24,639 ft | 70 miles | 1,873 ft | #833 | #34 | 976 | 989 | 5 | 11,094 | |
| E-Bike | 127 | 134 miles | 24,639 ft | 70 miles | 1,873 ft | #888 | #43 | 934 | 4 | 2,304 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 65 | 106 miles | 11,729 ft | 50 miles | 1,791 ft | #629 | #30 | 100 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2,822 ft | 95 ft | 1,844 ft | 82 ft | #3,586 | #142 | 14 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 10 | 10 miles | 600 ft | 4 miles | 653 ft | #1,712 | #83 | 26 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 59 | 102 miles | 11,532 ft | 49 miles | 1,791 ft | #331 | #18 | 154 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 79 | 114 miles | 15,472 ft | 57 miles | 1,873 ft | #2,191 | #41 | 2 | 769 | 1 | 36 | |
| Trail Running | 79 | 114 miles | 15,472 ft | 57 miles | 1,873 ft | #1,722 | #37 | 1 | 769 | 1 | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ae?
Ae has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ae?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ae are:
- Turn down for what (4.6/5)
- Frazers (4.3/5)
- Raiders (4.3/5)
- 97 dh (4.3/5)
- Muddy Fox (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ae?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ae are:
- September (77 activities)
- August (74 activities)
- April (71 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ae?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Ae. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ae?
The best hiking trails in Ae are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ae?
The best trail running trails in Ae are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ae?
Ae has a total of 127 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ae to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Ae?
The overall region status for Ae is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 95 trails:
- Clear / Green: 77
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Ae?
Yes, Ae supports e-bike riding. There are 135 trails in Ae that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ae?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ae are: View all mountain biking routes in Ae.
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What type of bike is most common in Ae?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ae are:
- AM (22 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Ae?
The highest summit in Ae is Queensberry at 2,260 ft elevation.
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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)
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What trails are closed in Ae?
There are currently 5 closed trails in Ae. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 77
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 5
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ae?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ae are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ae?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ae are:
- Flat Green/Blue (2/5)
- Riverside (0/5)
- HP Sauce (0/5)
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