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2,444 ft
Distance
-131 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
605 ft
Altitude min
736 ft
Altitude max
736 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
2,077 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
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Countdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1917 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Fast, flowing trail from the top of the downhill routes in the Forest of Dean. Great for newer riders and fun for more experienced ones too if you go fast and jumpy

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  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 812 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London)
Jun 24, 2026
 Great condition, very dry, very fast. Launchpad still closed.
Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:14pm (Europe/London)
Jun 14, 2026
Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:05pm (Europe/London)
Mar 31, 2026
 Trail is in good state but launchpad is closed so its confusing to get back to the center
Feb 15, 2026 @ 9:36am (Europe/London)
Feb 15, 2026
Dec 4, 2025 @ 3:47pm (Europe/London)
Dec 4, 2025
 Running well but deep puddles at points.
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on Jun 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.07 (8 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown

        ▼ Where is Countdown located?
        Countdown 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 51.8108, -2.58726.
        ▼ How hard is Countdown?
        Countdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Countdown?
        The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 605 ft to 736 ft.
        ▼ How long is Countdown?
        Countdown is 2,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Countdown?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Countdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Countdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Countdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Countdown?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Countdown. The trail is 2,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Countdown?
        Countdown is a very popular trail. There have been 9,434 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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