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4,310 ft
Distance
245 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:13:57
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
679 ft
Altitude min
870 ft
Altitude max
679 ft
Altitude start
835 ft
Altitude end
3.602%
Grade
-16.536%
Grade max
22.798%
Grade min
2,487 ft
Distance climb
1,191 ft
Distance down
632 ft
Distance flat
00:13:57
Avg time
The Face Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaForest of Ae
Ae -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
The tempo changes dramatically as you start the testing climb on the other side of the river crossing. There’s no chance of carrying speed here, as it starts steep and rocky with some very tight turns. Things ease slightly in the middle section, before a final steep snap leads you gasping out onto the open hill. There’s some respite downhill before a better chance to recover (and regroup) for a short spell on contouring forest road.
source: 7stanes - Ae
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Part of Ae red route (Ae Line)
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6 Months
- 13 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to the-face trailhead
(55.233090, -3.610850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Face
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Where is The Face located?
The Face 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 55.23309, -3.61085.
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How hard is The Face?
The Face is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.602%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for The Face?
The Face has 245 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 679 ft to 870 ft.
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Is The Face a point to point trail?
Yes, The Face is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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