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5,076 ft
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:11:03
Avg time
304 ft
Altitude change
696 ft
Altitude min
1,005 ft
Altitude max
701 ft
Altitude start
1,005 ft
Altitude end
5.992%
Grade
-4.719%
Grade max
14.883%
Grade min
3,917 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance down
871 ft
Distance flat
00:11:03
Avg time

22 Bends Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Ae
    Ae
  • AKA
    Zig Zag Hill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32803 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5400 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission Scotland

An epic climb for over a mile with 22 switchbacks. Although this is a long climb, the gradients are nice and easy, then a short climb along a forest road leads you to the Omega Man.

source: 7stanes - Ae
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Part of the Ae red route (Ae Line)

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  • 15 miles average
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Sep 15, 2024 @ 11:55am
Sep 15, 2024
Oct 22, 2023 @ 3:24am
Oct 22, 2023
 A huge amount of trail erosion here - could really do with some work. Hard to ride up, even on an eBike.
Nov 15, 2022 @ 9:18pm
Nov 15, 2022
 Clear and running well.
Mar 6, 2022 @ 6:33am
Mar 6, 2022
 Major trail erosion towards the top, making it difficult to ride
Dec 19, 2021 @ 1:50am
Dec 19, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 22 Bends

        ▼ Where is 22 Bends located?
        22 Bends is located in Forest of Ae, Ae, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Ae trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.23015, -3.58728.
        ▼ How hard is 22 Bends?
        22 Bends is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.992%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 22 Bends?
        22 Bends has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 696 ft to 1,005 ft.
        ▼ Is 22 Bends a point to point trail?
        Yes, 22 Bends is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 22 Bends?
        22 Bends is 5,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 22 Bends?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 22 Bends. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 22 Bends?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 22 Bends are:
        • May (21 activities)
        • September (13 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 22 Bends? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 22 Bends are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 22 Bends?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride 22 Bends. The trail is 5,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 22 Bends?
        22 Bends is a very popular trail. There have been 3,088 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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