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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
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 55 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
    Forestry Commission

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.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 188 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Fast Forwarder Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:04am (Europe/London)
Jul 16, 2026
 All clear looks like someone went in and sorted the ferns midway down
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
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on Jul 16, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:37pm
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      Jul 16, 2026 @ 2:04am
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      Dec 12, 2025 @ 11:36pm
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      Aug 19, 2018 @ 2:19pm
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      Kirkhill: Fast Forwarder - Mountain Bike...
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      2:15 | 293 | Jul 30, 2023 , Aberdeen
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      237 | Jun 23, 2021 , Aberdeen
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      1170 | Apr 29, 2017 , Aberdeen
      Kirkhill - Fast Forwarder
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      0:39 | 159 | Aug 10, 2024 , Aberdeen
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fast Forwarder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fast Forwarder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fast Forwarder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fast Forwarder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fast Forwarder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fast Forwarder. The trail is 1,680 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fast Forwarder?
      Fast Forwarder is a very popular trail. There have been 3,069 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,525 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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