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SaveGloucester 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 thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rooty. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Popular destinations include Forest of Dean, Flyup 417 Bike Park and Ellwood.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
127 trails
- E-Bike
100 trails
- Gravel Bike
35 trails
- Adaptive Bike
20 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
9 trails
- Hike
79 trails
- Trail Running
79 trails
Region Details
- 27
- 4
- 44
- 33
- 16
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 19, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 138
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 127
- Trails E-Bike
- 100
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 35
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 20
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 79
- Trails Trail Running
- 79
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 19,766 ft
- Total Vertical
- 780 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 954 ft
- Reports
- 1,723
- Photos
- 2,096
- Completed Counter
- 107,187
Articles
Race Report: 100% Mini Downhill Round 1 Forest of Dean
Feb 2, 2023 from pinkbike.com
The biggest little race of the year took place at the Forest of Dean last weekend.
Video: How the 417 Bikepark's New Progressive Jump Line Came to Life
Oct 28, 2020 from pinkbike.com
The infamous Rut Jam track is reborn in a totally new guise.
Video & Race Report: Forest of Dean Mini Downhill - Round 2
Mar 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Riders take on a wet and wild course in the Forest of Dean for the second round of the Mini DH series.
Video & Race Report: Round 1 Highlights of the Mini Downhill - Forest of Dean
Jan 31, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Ethan Craik and Sarah Gamsjaeger took the wins in the first round of the Ride 100% Mini Downhill.
Sub Regions
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Ellwood
- 1
- 10
- 2
- 2
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Flyup 417 Bike Park
- 5
- 7
- 4
- 1
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Forest of Dean
- 4
- 29
- 23
- 12
- 1
Popular Gloucester Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 1,329 ft • 48 ft • 2,394 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 48 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 2,314 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,457 ft • 0 ft • 2,306 •
New red grade downhill trail called Twisted Sister, bullt with Dean Trail Volunteers incorporating some sections of Ski and featuring newly built sections.
• 95 ★ 2.8 • 4,396 ft • 97 ft • 2,301 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 994 ft • 0 ft • 2,284 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.3 • 3,730 ft • 57 ft • 2,261 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 2,073 ft • 19 ft • 2,126 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 19 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Gloucester Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.3 • 6 miles • 555 ft • 8 • Loop •
Trailforks route created for the Verderers marked trail (Blue). This links all 8 trails of the Verderers ,...
★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 1,777 ft • 9 • Loop •
2015 Christmas Ride - Classic short course of the best of the Dowies and Shutcastle Trails
★ 3.0 • 42 miles • 4,709 ft • 1 • Loop •
Wild Boar Loop not too technical various short cuts to other popular trails.
23 miles • 3,414 ft • 0 • Loop •
Some of the better off piste descents (some very steep and technical) all linked with logical and rideable...
• 13 miles • 1,385 ft • 19 •
• 16 miles • 2,815 ft • 46 •
Photos of Gloucester Mountain Bike
Videos of Gloucester Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n16dun | add | trail | activity #106325252 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 7:26am 3 days |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #106325242 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 7:26am 3 days |
| Crevs | like | report | activity #106196871 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:46am Oct 19, 2026 |
| Crevs | add | report | activity #106196870 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:45am Oct 19, 2026 |
| Crevs | add | report | activity #106196822 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:43am Oct 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | currently closed for repair | Sep 4, 2026 @ 1:35am Sep 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | I wouldn't rate this as a Red. It's more like... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 10:21am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | I was wrong, it's Tight and Twisty that's... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 2:34am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | The name is appropriate. It’s signed as... | Sep 22, 2025 @ 5:39am Sep 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Closed - awaiting rain | Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:16pm Aug 24, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails1,253 awarded -
10 Black Trails98 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k198 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge302 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge19 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k217 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Flyup 417 Bike Park | bike park | Gloucester | |
| Redhill | skill park | Gloucester |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Fly up Forest of dean/Gawton
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Bigfoot MBC
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FLOWSTORE
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Slam69 - More than a Bicycle ShopBike Shop
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Pedal-a-bike-awayBike Shop
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Black8bikesBike Shop
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 | 59 miles | 19,259 ft | 38 miles | 781 ft | #218 | #7 | 2,096 | 1,722 | 7 | 51,061 | |
| E-Bike | 100 | 47 miles | 14,186 ft | 30 miles | 735 ft | #487 | #30 | 1,585 | 11,751 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 35 | 24 miles | 4,068 ft | 12 miles | 689 ft | #1,503 | #60 | 110 | 46 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 20 | 13 miles | 3,717 ft | 8 miles | 686 ft | #1,963 | #59 | 174 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 3 miles | 1,332 ft | 3 miles | 515 ft | #1,572 | #74 | 261 | ||||
| Hike | 79 | 45 miles | 11,509 ft | 29 miles | 781 ft | #3,520 | #70 | 1,623 | 1,578 | |||
| Trail Running | 79 | 45 miles | 11,509 ft | 29 miles | 781 ft | #3,231 | #61 | 1,623 | 608 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gloucester?
Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gloucester are:
- Ski Run (4.5/5)
- Blue Raccoon (4.5/5)
- Sheep Skull (4.4/5)
- Verderers - Soup Dragon (4.4/5)
- Igneous (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gloucester?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gloucester are:
- July (314 activities)
- May (311 activities)
- August (254 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gloucester?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester?
The longest trail in Gloucester is Freeminers Extension at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gloucester?
The best hiking trails in Gloucester are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gloucester?
Gloucester has a total of 138 trails. Of those, 127 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gloucester to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gloucester?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gloucester is Freeminers Extension with 493 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gloucester?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gloucester is Freeminers Extension with 718 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gloucester?
Gloucester supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Gloucester?
The following bike services are available in Gloucester:
- Bike Shop (6)
- Race Team (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gloucester?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gloucester is Pinball Wizard with an average grade of 11.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Gloucester?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Gloucester are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Gloucester?
The overall region status for Gloucester is Clear / Green. Out of 78 trails:
- Clear / Green: 73
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Gloucester?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Gloucester:
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Gloucester?
Yes, Gloucester supports e-bike riding. There are 82 trails in Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Gloucester are: View all mountain biking routes in Gloucester.
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What type of bike is most common in Gloucester?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gloucester are:
- AM (313 activities)
- XC (16 activities)
- DH (3 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- DJ (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gloucester?
The most popular Strava segments in Gloucester are:
- Sufferfest (44,236 athletes)
- Verderers Zig Zag climb (44,194 athletes)
- Verderers Second to last short Descent (41,141 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Gloucester?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Gloucester. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 73
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gloucester?
Yes, there are 16 accessible/adaptive trails in Gloucester. View all adaptive trails in Gloucester for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Gloucester?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Gloucester directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gloucester?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gloucester are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gloucester?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gloucester are:
- Back Route (5/5)
- Acrophob (0/5)
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