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2.3 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:20:36
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
547 ft
Altitude min
740 ft
Altitude max
685 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,599 ft
Distance down
3,064 ft
Distance flat
00:20:36
Avg time

Forrest Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park
    Forrest
  • Ref Number
    #6
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #116048 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59076 in E-Biking
    • #129977 in Trail Running
    • #337412 in Hiking
    • #80 in Adaptive Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,361 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,078 in E-Biking
    • #4,263 in Trail Running
    • #8,492 in Hiking
    • #6 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DEECA

The Forrest Town Loop is a dual use trail for walkers and cyclists of all abilities. It has long flowing corners that descend to the West Barwon valley and then climbs back to Forrest where it joins the Forrest Heritage Trail.

Access Info

At the Forrest trail head

Tags
Historic site
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Forrest Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 6:05pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Sep 25, 2026
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Mar 30, 2024 @ 3:30am
Mar 30, 2024
Feb 18, 2024 @ 2:01am
Feb 18, 2024
Dec 15, 2023 @ 7:10am
Dec 15, 2023
 Beautiful conditions, still some moisture in the trail
Jan 11, 2023 @ 3:21pm
Jan 11, 2023
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on Sep 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forrest Loop located?
      Forrest Loop is located in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park, Forrest, Australia. It is part of the Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.52364, 143.71325.
      ▼ How hard is Forrest Loop?
      Forrest Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forrest Loop?
      Forrest Loop has 249 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 547 ft to 740 ft.
      ▼ How long is Forrest Loop?
      Forrest Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forrest Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forrest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Forrest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forrest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forrest Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Forrest Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forrest Loop?
      Forrest Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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