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2,513 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
5,076 ft
Altitude min
5,143 ft
Altitude max
5,135 ft
Altitude start
5,076 ft
Altitude end
-2.363%
Grade
-11.306%
Grade max
12.652%
Grade min
652 ft
Distance climb
1,492 ft
Distance down
370 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time
Forest Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaErie Singletrack
Erie, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2013
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Land Owner
The aptly named Forest trail takes riders into the small forest of trees on the Sunset West property. When riding downhill, you will quickly exit the trees and begin a small series of roller, berm, drop, jump, berm, corner. After that you'll climb to the top of the north hill then descend towards the north entrance of Sunset West.
Access Info
Access all of the Erie Singletrack by parking at one of two trailheads. The first is at 150 Bonnell Ave, Erie CO 80516. Second is the gas well access road off WCR 5 immediately north of WCR 6.
Trail Supporters
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- Miner's Tavern
2014 - 2016Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 62 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 270 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to forest trailhead
(40.029231, -105.037341)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest
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Where is Forest located?
Forest is located in Erie Singletrack, Erie, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Erie Singletrack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.02923, -105.03734.
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How hard is Forest?
Forest is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.363%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Forest?
Forest has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,076 ft to 5,143 ft.
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Is Forest a point to point trail?
Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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