21.6 miles
Distance
3,406 ft
Climb
-3,401 ft
Descent
1,124 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
429 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
-126.4%
Grade max
51.4%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Just a little loop at Ae forest

Detailed Description
AE forest loop is a 22 mile popular red route located near Ae. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 48 trails. This route climbs 3,406 ft with a max elevation of 1,124 ft then descends -3,401 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 2 trails (newest: Apr 18, 2026)
  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 26, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: May 23, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    22 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    414 ft
  • Altitude start
    429 ft
  • Altitude end
    436 ft
  • Climb
    3,406 ft
  • Descent
    -3,401 ft
  • Grade max
    -126.4%
  • Grade min
    51.4%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Ae
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 4 (2 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
43
mtb
28
mtb
44
mtb
trail: Stumpy
58

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Flat Green/Blue
Jul 15, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 15, 2026
Turn down for what
Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:59am (Europe/London)
Jul 12, 2026
Scrambled Eggs
May 26, 2026 @ 1:09pm (Europe/London)
May 26, 2026
Logging disruption at the lower section of the upper trail, somewhat of a work around but total vibe killer
Gub Hill
May 23, 2026 @ 8:17am (Europe/London)
May 23, 2026
Overgrown vegetation - lots of whippy branches to 'encourage' you along as you ride through. Really needs FLS to give it some TLC.
Rab's Slippy One
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:13pm (Europe/London)
Apr 18, 2026
Still closed since either Storm Arwen or Eoywn. It's been so long I can't remember.
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  • By JaSoN987TF Pro & contributors
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