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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
154 trails
- E-Bike
124 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
87 trails
- Trail Running
87 trails
Region Details
- 25
- 4
- 43
- 34
- 10
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 121
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 155
- Trails E-Bike
- 124
- Trails Hike
- 87
- Trails Trail Running
- 87
- Total Distance
- 54 miles
- Total Descent
- 17,809 ft
- Total Vertical
- 763 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 937 ft
- Reports
- 1,615
- Photos
- 2,145
- Ridden Counter
- 102,310
Articles
Race Report: 100% Mini Downhill Round 1 Forest of Dean
Feb 2, 2023 from pinkbike.com
The biggest little race of the year took place at the Forest of Dean last weekend.
Video: How the 417 Bikepark's New Progressive Jump Line Came to Life
Oct 28, 2020 from pinkbike.com
The infamous Rut Jam track is reborn in a totally new guise.
Video & Race Report: Forest of Dean Mini Downhill - Round 2
Mar 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Riders take on a wet and wild course in the Forest of Dean for the second round of the Mini DH series.
Video & Race Report: Round 1 Highlights of the Mini Downhill - Forest of Dean
Jan 31, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Ethan Craik and Sarah Gamsjaeger took the wins in the first round of the Ride 100% Mini Downhill.
Sub Regions
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Ellwood
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- 10
- 2
- 2
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Flyup 417 Bike Park
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- 8
- 4
- 1
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Forest of Dean
- 4
- 28
- 24
- 6
- 1
Popular Gloucester Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,438 ft • 8 ft • 2,396 •
The first purpose built trail for 4 wheel bikes at the Forest of Dean
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 1,329 ft • 48 ft • 2,342 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 48 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 2,240 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 2.8 • 4,396 ft • 97 ft • 2,236 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,831 ft • 0 ft • 2,234 •
New red grade downhill trail called , bullt with Dean Trail Volunteers incorporating some sections of Ski and featuring newly built sections.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 994 ft • 0 ft • 2,212 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.3 • 3,730 ft • 57 ft • 2,191 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Gloucester Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.3 • 6 miles • 555 ft • 8 • Loop •
Trailforks route created for the Verderers marked trail (Blue). This links all 8 trails of the Verderers ,...
★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 1,777 ft • 9 • Loop •
2015 Christmas Ride - Classic short course of the best of the Dowies and Shutcastle Trails
★ 3.0 • 42 miles • 4,709 ft • 1 • Loop •
Wild Boar Loop not too technical various short cuts to other popular trails.
23 miles • 3,414 ft • 0 • Loop •
Some of the better off piste descents (some very steep and technical) all linked with logical and rideable...
• 13 miles • 1,385 ft • 19 •
• 16 miles • 2,815 ft • 46 •
Photos of Gloucester Mountain Bike
Videos of Gloucester Mountain Bike
trail: Blue Raccoon
0:04 |
15 |
May 5, 2026
trail: Verderers - Wizards Sleeve
0:08 |
23 |
Apr 10, 2026
trail: Forest Road
0:19 |
55 |
Dec 29, 2024
0:10 |
51 |
Oct 9, 2024
trail: Cheese Roller
0:15 |
176 |
Nov 8, 2022
0:20 |
181 |
Nov 2, 2022
trail: Sheepskull Top
0:19 |
92 |
Oct 26, 2022
trail: Corkscrew
0:57 |
110 |
Sep 9, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Mr Rooty | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Endo | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| The Hub | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Corkscrew | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Flatlands | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Sheep Skull | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Freeminers End | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Push Up | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon | ||
| Advanced Skills Drop Line | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:12pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Very Dry | Faroon |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faroon | add | report | activity #97715294 and 13 more | Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:05pm 2 days |
| AndyWebb1970 | wishlist | region | activity #97568116 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:44am Jun 22, 2026 |
| EmtbAdz | add | report | activity #97350202 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:51pm Jun 19, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #97233975 and 1 more | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:00pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| Billy192 | vote | trail | activity #97041534 and 2 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:59am Jun 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I wouldn't rate this as a Red. It's more like... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 10:21am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | I was wrong, it's Tight and Twisty that's... | Sep 24, 2025 @ 2:34am Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | The name is appropriate. It’s signed as... | Sep 22, 2025 @ 5:39am Sep 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Closed - awaiting rain | Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:16pm Aug 24, 2025 | ||
| skillpark | Great bike park they just need to update the... | Jul 27, 2025 @ 4:24am Jul 27, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails1,228 awarded -
10 Black Trails97 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k196 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge296 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge19 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k215 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Flyup 417 Bike Park | bike park | Gloucester | |
| Redhill | skill park | Gloucester |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Fly up Forest of dean/Gawton
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Bigfoot MBC
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FLOWSTORE
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Slam69 - More than a Bicycle ShopBike Shop
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Pedal-a-bike-awayBike Shop
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Black8bikesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 154 | 54 miles | 17,808 ft | 37 miles | 764 ft | #211 | #7 | 2,146 | 1,646 | 7 | 51,439 | |
| E-Bike | 124 | 42 miles | 12,562 ft | 27 miles | 679 ft | #466 | #31 | 1,520 | 10,226 | |||
| Hike | 87 | 32 miles | 10,827 ft | 23 miles | 764 ft | #3,643 | #78 | 1,557 | 1,423 | |||
| Trail Running | 87 | 32 miles | 10,827 ft | 23 miles | 764 ft | #3,338 | #73 | 1,557 | 603 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester
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What are the best places to ride in Gloucester?
Gloucester has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gloucester?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gloucester are:
- Ski Run (4.5/5)
- Blue Raccoon (4.5/5)
- Sheep Skull (4.4/5)
- Verderers - Soup Dragon (4.4/5)
- Igneous (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gloucester?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gloucester are:
- July (289 activities)
- August (255 activities)
- September (229 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gloucester?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gloucester. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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