more stats
3,340 ft
Distance
-198 ft
Descent
470 ft
High Point
-198 ft
Altitude change
271 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
2,818 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat

Forest Side Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4121 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158518 in E-Biking
    • #236520 in Trail Running
    • #227357 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #15 in Mountain Biking · Kenya [+]
    • #154 in E-Biking
    • #131 in Trail Running
    • #135 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

The eastern half is a very scenic path alongside the edge of the Jumani kaya with great views.
Past the village is a singletrack descent to the chicken farm.
Also works well West East as a climb to link trials.

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  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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      Directions to forest-side-path trailhead (-3.846720, 39.744040)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Side Path located?
      Forest Side Path is located in Vipingo Trails, Kilifi, Kenya. It is part of the Vipingo Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -3.84672, 39.74404.
      ▼ How hard is Forest Side Path?
      Forest Side Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Side Path?
      The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 271 ft to 470 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Side Path a point to point trail?
      Forest Side Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forest Side Path?
      Forest Side Path is 3,340 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Side Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Side Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forest Side Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forest Side Path are:
      • January (4 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Forest Side Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Side Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Side Path?
      Forest Side Path is a very popular trail. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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