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1,345 ft
Distance
-254 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-254 ft
Altitude change
845 ft
Altitude min
1,099 ft
Altitude max
1,099 ft
Altitude start
846 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
-4.2%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance down
00:02:56
Avg time

M420 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86911 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26921 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,860 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,497 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

M420 is a 410 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Ae. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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M420 Trail Reports

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May 13, 2023 @ 6:15am
May 13, 2023
real tech and not too steep. even deep mud holes on a sunny day.
Aug 6, 2022 @ 2:35am
Aug 6, 2022
As the last comment said, this is open for business. Just a couple of patches of bad mud at the start to negotiate. The trail actually has two...
May 15, 2022 @ 11:07am
May 15, 2022
Reopened, couple of fresh lines, same absolute glar pit at the very start as before but main trail after that is running sweet as.
Nov 27, 2021 @ 1:04pm
Nov 27, 2021
reporter All mountain bike trails in Dalbeattie, Mabie, and Ae forest are currently closed until further notice due to multiple wind-blown trees across and...
Oct 30, 2021 @ 1:29pm
Oct 30, 2021
Like riding through hot chocolate! :-D
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on May 13, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      23 miles • 3,388 ft • 14 • Race •
      Hosted by the Scottish Endura Association and Ae Bike Association.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is M420 located?
      M420 is located in Forest of Ae, Ae, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Ae trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.19861, -3.58755.
      ▼ How hard is M420?
      M420 is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 18.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for M420?
      The trail has 254 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 845 ft to 1,099 ft.
      ▼ Is M420 a point to point trail?
      Yes, M420 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is M420?
      M420 is 1,345 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on M420?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on M420. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access M420? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to M420 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride M420?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride M420. The trail is 1,345 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is M420?
      M420 is a very popular trail. There have been 486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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