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1,680 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
795 ft
Altitude max
795 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
1,522 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Fast Forwarder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kirkhill Forest
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15161 in E-Biking
    • #82691 in Trail Running
    • #133151 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner

Fast rock trail down an old logger path. Some loose rocky turns and small drop offs Good trail in dry weather.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 174 rides
  • Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 1:12pm (Europe/London)
Jun 29, 2026
Running really well but the ferns in the middle section are closing in on the trail with potential to grab your bars.
May 17, 2026 @ 4:56am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 17, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 @ 5:45pm (Europe/London)
Feb 27, 2026
faster and smoother than used to be. lovely.
Feb 24, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Europe/London)
Feb 24, 2026
Running fantastic. Hats off to the builders, cheers
Dec 13, 2025 @ 7:36am (Europe/London)
Dec 12, 2025
Should be a lot better now the trail fairies have been in 😉
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on Jun 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to fast-forwarder trailhead (57.212680, -2.251210)

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        42 |
        Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:37pm
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        Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:36pm
        Dec 12, 2025
        127 |
        Aug 19, 2018 @ 2:19pm
        Aug 19, 2018

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        Kirkhill - Fast Forwarder
        0:39 | 128 | Aug 10, 2024 , Aberdeen
        Kirkhill: Fast Forwarder - Mountain Bike...
        2:15 | 285 | Jul 30, 2023 , Aberdeen
        Kirkhill forest-Fast Forwarder
        228 | Jun 23, 2021 , Aberdeen
        Kirkhill - Fast Forward
        1162 | Apr 29, 2017 , Aberdeen

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Forwarder

        Where is Fast Forwarder located?
        Fast Forwarder is located in Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirkhill Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.21268, -2.25121.
        How hard is Fast Forwarder?
        Fast Forwarder is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Fast Forwarder?
        The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 795 ft.
        How long is Fast Forwarder?
        Fast Forwarder is 1,680 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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