9.3 miles
Distance
804 ft
Climb
-867 ft
Descent
394 ft
High Point
-63 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
248 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-29.6%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

I've just seen there is no route drawn on trail forks from the blue trails selections. I've marked this section hopefully other people can give it a go.

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Detailed Description
A Blue Section - Epping Forest is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Greater London. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 804 ft with a max elevation of 394 ft then descends -867 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 9, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 24 min
  • Altitude change
    -63 ft
  • Altitude min
    181 ft
  • Altitude start
    248 ft
  • Altitude end
    187 ft
  • Climb
    804 ft
  • Descent
    -867 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -29.6%
  • Grade min
    22.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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