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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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- > 70%
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- < 50%
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Trail Last Used
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- < 2 days
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Winter Trails
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 7
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of May 18, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,947 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,001 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,034 ft
- Reports
- 15
- Photos
- 4
- Completed Counter
- 83
Popular Cardwell Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 206 ft • 17 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,652 ft • 49 ft • 12 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,732 ft • 26 ft • 8 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 308 ft • 8 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,490 ft • 109 ft • 5 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,948 ft • 37 ft • 2 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,694 ft • 138 ft • 1 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Cardwell Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Cardwell Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fat Pig | May 18, 2024 @ 3:43am May 18, 2024 | Dry | DeanDrinnan | ||
| Dragons Head | Aug 12, 2023 @ 7:44pm Aug 12, 2023 | Ideal | EricBustman | ||
| Trail Head To 4Ways | Aug 12, 2023 @ 6:11pm Aug 12, 2023 | Ideal | EricBustman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianthommygun | comment | trail | activity #74779896 | Jun 28, 2025 @ 6:51pm Jun 28, 2025 |
| BeauANwNnO | vote | trail | activity #69841804 | Apr 17, 2025 @ 9:02pm Apr 17, 2025 |
| Randybc | wishlist | trail | activity #61027097 | Oct 27, 2024 @ 8:02pm Oct 27, 2024 |
| Randybc | wishlist | trail | activity #61017125 | Oct 27, 2024 @ 3:27pm Oct 27, 2024 |
| dpret3 | ridden | trail | activity #58763408 | Sep 12, 2024 @ 3:12pm Sep 12, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Couldn’t find this trail anywhere - must... | Jun 28, 2025 @ 6:51pm Jun 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun flow trail. A little overgrown.... | May 18, 2024 @ 1:22am May 18, 2024 | ||
| trail | Overgrown and impassable | May 11, 2024 @ 1:25am May 11, 2024 |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 10 | 9 miles | 1,112 ft | 4 miles | 289 ft | #11,875 | #321 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 471 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 9 miles | 1,112 ft | 4 miles | 289 ft | #7,035 | #280 | 14 | 112 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 2,119 ft | 62 ft | 1,447 ft | 56 ft | #7,065 | #213 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 177 ft | 4,016 ft | 49 ft | #5,793 | #219 | 8 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 177 ft | 4,016 ft | 49 ft | #3,064 | #110 | 8 | ||||
| Hike | 11 | 10 miles | 1,946 ft | 5 miles | 1,001 ft | #10,061 | #351 | 15 | 107 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 10 miles | 1,946 ft | 5 miles | 1,001 ft | #9,701 | #336 | 15 | 2 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,652 ft | 141 ft | 2,201 ft | 112 ft | 3 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cardwell?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cardwell are:
- Dragons Head (3.7/5)
- Mission Beach MTB Park (3.2/5)
- Little Fat Pig (0/5)
- Trail Head To 4Ways (0/5)
- A Bit More Groove (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Cardwell?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Cardwell are:
- June (5 activities)
- July (5 activities)
- August (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Cardwell?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Cardwell. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Cardwell?
The longest trail in Cardwell is Dragons Head at 3.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cardwell?
The best hiking trails in Cardwell are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cardwell?
Cardwell has a total of 11 trails. Of those, 10 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cardwell to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cardwell?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cardwell is Dragons Head with 94 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cardwell?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cardwell is Dragons Head with 119 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cardwell?
Cardwell supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cardwell?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cardwell is A Bit More Groove with an average grade of 4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Cardwell?
The overall region status for Cardwell is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Cardwell?
Yes, Cardwell supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Cardwell that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cardwell?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cardwell are: View all mountain biking routes in Cardwell.
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What type of bike is most common in Cardwell?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Cardwell are:
- AM (7 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Cardwell?
The highest summit in Cardwell is Mount Bowen at 1,109 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cardwell?
The most popular Strava segments in Cardwell are:
- Mission Beach small loop (131 athletes)
- Jeff's first baby! (97 athletes)
- Graveyard Circuit (60 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cardwell?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Cardwell. View all adaptive trails in Cardwell for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cardwell?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cardwell are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cardwell?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cardwell are:
- Mission Beach MTB Park (1/5)
- Little Fat Pig (0/5)
- Trail Head To 4Ways (0/5)
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