more stats
3,501 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
903 ft
Altitude min
945 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance climb
1,581 ft
Distance down
1,060 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Ae Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Ae
    Ae
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #330803 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142015 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #10,899 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,417 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Section of black boardwalk on the old part of the Ae red route (Previously closed due to windfarm construction). Now rejoins red route just before 4x jumps.

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  • Last: Sep 25, 2016
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Ae Black Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 7:48pm (Europe/London)
Aug 6, 2026
 not in good condition- overgrown - i wouldn't bother
Jul 3, 2025 @ 10:53am
Jul 3, 2025
 Tree down near start. Difficult push round or access further down forest road.
Oct 25, 2023 @ 11:42am
Oct 25, 2023
Dec 19, 2021 @ 1:58am
Dec 19, 2021
 reporter The boardwalk section is now closed, follow the new waymarker posts to access the trail lower down.
Nov 27, 2021 @ 1:04pm
Nov 27, 2021
 reporter All mountain bike trails in Dalbeattie, Mabie, and Ae forest are currently closed until further notice due to multiple wind-blown trees across and...
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Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Andy192
      Still rideable although no maintenance being done... some low hanging branches also... beware
      nc21 nc21
      Section of north shore 1m off ground still safe and rideable though probably not maintained now by FC.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ae Black Loop located?
      Ae Black Loop 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 55.24182, -3.59661.
      ▼ How hard is Ae Black Loop?
      Ae Black Loop is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ae Black Loop?
      Ae Black Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 903 ft to 945 ft.
      ▼ Is Ae Black Loop a point to point trail?
      Ae Black Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ae Black Loop?
      Ae Black Loop is 3,501 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ae Black Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ae Black Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ae Black Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ae Black Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ae Black Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Ae Black Loop. The trail is 3,501 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ae Black Loop?
      Ae Black Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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