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3,304 ft
Distance
-166 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-167 ft
Altitude change
503 ft
Altitude min
670 ft
Altitude max
670 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
3,258 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Forest top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112186 in Trail Running
    • #373952 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,779 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,911 in Trail Running
    • #7,527 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Fun singletrack trail in its own right. Used to access various lines down the hill.

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Rock gardens

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 136 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Forest top Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 17, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to forest-top trailhead (53.100730, -1.543660)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest top located?
      Forest top is located in Black Rock, United Kingdom. It is part of the Black Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.10073, -1.54366.
      ▼ How hard is Forest top?
      Forest top is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest top?
      The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 503 ft to 670 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest top a point to point trail?
      Forest top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forest top?
      Forest top is 3,304 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Forest top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Forest top. The trail is 3,304 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forest top?
      Forest top is a very popular trail. There have been 1,522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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