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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaForest of Ae
Ae -
AKAZig Zag Hill
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
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
Access Info
Part of the Ae red route (Ae Line)
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 245 rides
- Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Directions to 22-bends trailhead
(55.230150, -3.587280)
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Routes with this trail
23 miles • 3,388 ft • 14 • Race •
Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
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This is not Nil Desperandum but the 22 Bends Climb
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