more stats
2,438 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
399 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
597 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
2,119 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time

Launch Pad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2116 in E-Biking
    • #159558 in Trail Running
    • #158787 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #663 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #26 in E-Biking
    • #3,967 in Trail Running
    • #2,816 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

The first purpose built trail for 4 wheel bikes at the Forest of Dean

source: Launchpad Trail at the Forest of Dean with Rough Riderz
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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 888 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 4 (18 votes)
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      Directions to launch-pad trailhead (51.814300, -2.579720)
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      Launchpad - Trail POV | Forest of Dean Cycle...
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      3:28 | 1000 | Nov 4, 2019 , Gloucester
      Top DH into Launch Pad | Forest of Dean RAW
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      2:56 | 605 | Jun 3, 2018 , Gloucester
      Dad’s First uplift day at the Forest of Dean.
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      2:47 | 131 | Jul 8, 2019 , Gloucester

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 39%
      4 ★ 39%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★ 6%

      10 Reviews & Comments

      MattDiva
      INCREDIBLE. Some of the run ins to the berms are already a bit worn due to people panicking and skidding.
      LewisCavanagh
      Fast, Flowy and Fun!

      Drop into it from either Countdown or Corkscrew and you'll have a great time. Well placed rollers open up gap jump opportunities too. Just don't be put off by the crowds of people on the push up path.
      DeanTrailVolunteer DeanTrailVolunteer
      Reopening this Saturday the 21st of August Smile

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Launch Pad located?
      Launch Pad is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.8143, -2.57972.
      ▼ How hard is Launch Pad?
      Launch Pad is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Launch Pad?
      Launch Pad has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 207 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 399 ft to 597 ft.
      ▼ How long is Launch Pad?
      Launch Pad is 2,438 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Launch Pad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Launch Pad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Launch Pad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Launch Pad are:
      • May (61 activities)
      • October (53 activities)
      • July (35 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Launch Pad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Launch Pad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Launch Pad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Launch Pad. The trail is 2,438 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Launch Pad?
      Launch Pad is a very popular trail. There have been 11,597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,459 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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