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1,965 ft
Distance
-281 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-282 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
646 ft
Altitude max
646 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-71%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
1,900 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
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Ski Run Details
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Riding AreaForest of Dean
Gloucester -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerForestry England
The original downhill trail at the Forest of Dean and rideable in all weathers, the Ski Run drops in through big rocky and rooted sections with fade drops. Into a fast set of turns, a hip jump, the popular tabletop, berms and road gap.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 33 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 276 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to ski-run-20974 trailhead
(51.809390, -2.579610)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ski Run
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Where is Ski Run located?
Ski Run 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 51.80939, -2.57961.
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How hard is Ski Run?
Ski Run is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Ski Run?
The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 646 ft.
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How long is Ski Run?
Ski Run is 1,965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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