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SaveForres trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often gravelly. Scenery includes lakes. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Sanquhar Woodlands, Culbin Forest and Hill of the Wangie.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 18
- 1
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Jun 23, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,106 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,023 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,065 ft
- Reports
- 35
- Photos
- 311
- Completed Counter
- 1,788
Sub Regions
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Hill of the Wangie
- 3
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Sanquhar Woodlands
- 18
- 1
Popular Forres Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,972 ft • 0 ft • 172 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump and rock garden. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 678 ft • 0 ft • 164 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary with a 0 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 1,161 ft • 0 ft • 125 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 77 ft • 81 •
Located in the Sanquhar Woods MTB trails in Forres, this easygoing trail features fun from beginners upwards with a mix of ups and downs, and easy to manage trail features such as gentle berms, rolling pumps and flowing single track....
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,524 ft • 5 ft • 38 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 476 ft • 0 ft • 26 •
Less popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,480 ft • 16 ft • 26 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,827 ft • 8 ft • 18 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty family friendly paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Forres Mountain Bike
Videos of Forres Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Sanquhar Sanction | Jun 23, 2025 @ 5:04am Jun 23, 2025 | Variable | MurraykKb73y | ||
| Gone In 60 | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:02am Aug 29, 2024 | Dry | Faroon | ||
| Law and Order | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:02am Aug 29, 2024 | Dry | Faroon | ||
| Gi60 top | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:02am Aug 29, 2024 | Dry | Faroon | ||
| Trail | Jul 23, 2024 @ 1:06am Jul 23, 2024 | Unknown | DeanSimons | ||
| Main Path | Feb 6, 2023 @ 10:55pm Feb 6, 2023 | Wet | owenwatters | ||
| Forest Road | Feb 20, 2021 @ 2:49am Feb 20, 2021 | Wet | Alex-mtb101 | ||
| The Canal | Nov 1, 2020 @ 8:48am Nov 1, 2020 | Ideal | JaJay |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkippingBobs | wishlist | trail | activity #100648295 | Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:24am Aug 3, 2026 |
| LogieMond10 | ridden | trail | activity #95587910 | May 26, 2026 @ 1:46pm May 26, 2026 |
| finnrc03 | ridden | trail | activity #93303835 and 2 more | Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:46pm Apr 24, 2026 |
| DaveiQb3xx | wishlist | region | activity #80033941 | Sep 10, 2025 @ 1:21am Sep 10, 2025 |
| stennydee | wishlist | trail | activity #79184936 | Aug 29, 2025 @ 9:59am Aug 29, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Top section blocked by tree. Possibly fell by... | Feb 26, 2023 @ 10:03am Feb 26, 2023 | ||
| trail | Probobly the most technical out of the black... | Dec 1, 2020 @ 7:24am Dec 1, 2020 | ||
| trail | Such a good run. Fast and flowy will defo put... | Dec 1, 2020 @ 7:23am Dec 1, 2020 | ||
| trail | Good techie trail, ensure you keep your speed... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 2:17pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
| trail | Use this trail to get to the red/black routes.... | Jan 10, 2020 @ 2:15pm Jan 10, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k10 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge15 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k10 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge15 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 25 | 9 miles | 991 ft | 3 miles | 961 ft | #4,703 | #163 | 311 | 35 | 3,096 | ||
| E-Bike | 20 | 5 miles | 233 ft | 2 miles | 751 ft | #6,197 | #254 | 21 | 345 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 11 miles | 440 ft | 3 miles | 948 ft | #4,711 | #234 | 5 | 19 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 95 ft | 2,234 ft | 846 ft | #4,426 | #186 | 5 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 171 ft | 4,432 ft | 869 ft | #2,580 | #153 | 13 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1,175 ft | 3 ft | 220 ft | 16 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 32 | 12 miles | 515 ft | 4 miles | 948 ft | #6,555 | #159 | 30 | 122 | |||
| Trail Running | 32 | 12 miles | 515 ft | 4 miles | 948 ft | #7,786 | #221 | 30 | 39 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Forres?
Forres has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forres?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forres are:
- Gone In 60 (4.3/5)
- Law and Order (4.2/5)
- Gi60 top (4.2/5)
- Sanquhar Sanction (4/5)
- Path (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Forres?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Forres. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Forres?
The longest trail in Forres is Sanquhar Sanction at 1.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forres?
The best hiking trails in Forres are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Forres?
Forres has a total of 35 trails. Of those, 25 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Forres to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forres?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Forres is Sanquhar Sanction with 77 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Forres?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Forres is Gone In 60 with 317 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Forres?
Forres supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Forres?
The following bike services are available in Forres:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Forres?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Forres is Path with an average grade of 4.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Forres?
Out of 6 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Forres?
Yes, Forres supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Forres that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Forres?
The highest summit in Forres is Càrn Kitty at 1,699 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Forres?
The most popular Strava segments in Forres are:
- Let her run (789 athletes)
- Steep Wangie (766 athletes)
- Sanquhar jumps run in (275 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Forres?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Forres. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Forres.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Forres?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Forres. View all adaptive trails in Forres for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Forres?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Forres directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Forres?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Forres are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Forres?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Forres are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Forres.
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