7.6 miles
Distance
830 ft
Climb
-847 ft
Descent
394 ft
High Point
-15 ft
Altitude change
175 ft
Altitude min
373 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-33.4%
Grade max
44.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,747 ft
Distance flat

nice circular route included many trails, downhill sections etc. should be doable for average fit person with average mtb skills

Detailed Description
Epping Forest is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Epping. This mountain bike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 830 ft with a max elevation of 394 ft then descends -847 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jul 11, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    49 min 45 sec
  • Altitude min
    175 ft
  • Altitude start
    373 ft
  • Altitude end
    358 ft
  • Climb
    830 ft
  • Descent
    -847 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.4%
  • Grade min
    44.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,747 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
Epping Forest mtb night ride
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Epping Forest mtb night ride
2:45 | 341 | comments: 0 | favs:
Nov 26, 2023
Short single track - Ryan, 15
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Short single track - Ryan, 15
2:33 | 337 | comments: 0 | favs: 1
Jul 24, 2012
Set out to do my first video. Pretty pleased with the outcome! Critism welcome, on filming or riding:)

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