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4,804 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-269 ft
Descent
00:08:32
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
485 ft
Altitude max
460 ft
Altitude start
248 ft
Altitude end
-4.398%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
11.272%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
3,414 ft
Distance down
278 ft
Distance flat
00:08:32
Avg time

Big Pig Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #283558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81274 in E-Biking
    • #346549 in Trail Running
    • #339620 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #9,431 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,693 in E-Biking
    • #7,296 in Trail Running
    • #6,593 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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Big Pig is a 1 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gloucester. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Big Pig Trail Reports

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Jan 27, 2023 @ 5:46pm
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Nov 19, 2022 @ 2:58am
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Dec 26, 2020 @ 11:17pm
Dec 26, 2020
Sep 26, 2020 @ 7:22am
Sep 26, 2020
Birch tree fallen over at about chest height coming down to the wooden bridge. Needs saw to clear as not fully broken off
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      Directions to big-pig trailhead (51.771270, -2.540480)

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      11:59 | 493 | Oct 22, 2020 , Gloucester
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      2:46 | 1119 | Jul 25, 2019 , Gloucester

      1 Review & Comments

      Aylburton
      A few trees across the trail which needs a saw to remove.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Pig located?
      Big Pig is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.77127, -2.54048.
      ▼ How hard is Big Pig?
      Big Pig is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.398%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Pig?
      Big Pig has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 269 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 248 ft to 485 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Pig a point to point trail?
      Big Pig is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Pig?
      Big Pig is 4,804 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Pig?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Pig. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Pig? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Pig are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Pig?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Big Pig. The trail is 4,804 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Pig?
      Big Pig is a moderately popular trail. There have been 700 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 686 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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