more stats
1,677 ft
Distance
-78 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
294 ft
Altitude min
372 ft
Altitude max
372 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
1,503 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Over the Trees Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Epping Forest
    London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98116 in E-Biking
    • #134401 in Trail Running
    • #338688 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,353 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,327 in E-Biking
    • #3,363 in Trail Running
    • #6,555 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Corporation of London

A selection of fallen trees to get over. Joins Downhill Rush at the bottom.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 32.7 km average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 31.1 km avg distance
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  • 207 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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on May 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      A Blue Section - Epping Forest
      9 miles • 804 ft • 15 •
      I've just seen there is no route drawn on trail forks from the blue trails selections. I've marked this...
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      Nice Epping route, starting at Pole Hill, ending on the road back to Walthamstow
      8
      Epping Forest - Forest Gate
      24 miles • 2,075 ft • 43 • Loop •
      Nice path around Epping Forest and Forest gate
      3.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Over the Trees located?
      Over the Trees is located in Epping Forest, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Epping Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.66053, 0.03404.
      ▼ How hard is Over the Trees?
      Over the Trees is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Over the Trees?
      The trail has 24 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 90 m to 113 m.
      ▼ Is Over the Trees a point to point trail?
      Over the Trees is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Over the Trees?
      Over the Trees is 511.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Over the Trees?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Over the Trees. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Over the Trees? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Over the Trees are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Over the Trees?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Over the Trees. The trail is 511.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Over the Trees?
      Over the Trees is a very popular trail. There have been 1,607 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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