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682 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
354 ft
High Point
-37 ft
Altitude change
318 ft
Altitude min
354 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
531 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump
  • Lighting
    Partial
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Nice short upper section of The Hideout Trail. Log gap regularly maintained over the summer.

Access Info

Push up the side of the main path. Trail starts where the fallen tree blocks the path

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Faint trailJumps

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The Hideout -... Trail Reports

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Oct 19, 2026 @ 12:42pm (Europe/London)
Oct 19, 2026
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Gap jump is not fully built. Temporarily closed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Hideout - Forest Section located?
      The Hideout - Forest Section 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 51.77145, -2.48732.
      ▼ How hard is The Hideout - Forest Section?
      The Hideout - Forest Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Hideout - Forest Section?
      The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 318 ft to 354 ft.
      ▼ Is The Hideout - Forest Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Hideout - Forest Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is The Hideout - Forest Section?
      The Hideout - Forest Section is 682 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Hideout - Forest Section?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Hideout - Forest Section. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Hideout - Forest Section?
      The Hideout - Forest Section is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access The Hideout - Forest Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Hideout - Forest Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is The Hideout - Forest Section?
      The Hideout - Forest Section is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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