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      "Blackstone Hill" played a significant part in
      Ipswich’s mining industry, early architecture,
      cultural and social history. There are remains of
      a large three story mansion called ‘Brynhyfryd’
      (known locally as “the castle”) that was built on
      top of Blackstone Hill by Lewis Thomas in the
      late 1880’s.

      Over the last 20 years or so has run as an informal mountain bike network, recently purchase by Ipswich City Council and now maintained by the Castle Hill Trails Alliance.

      Despite it's small size, Castle Hill is a favourite for many South East Queensland rirders.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      AKA: Blackstone Reserve
      Land Status: City Managed
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Blackstone Bushland Centre, Mary Street Blackstone
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 17
      • 5
      • 25
      • 7

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 13, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      56
      Trails Mountain Bike
      54
      Trails E-Bike
      54
      Trails Hike
      48
      Trails Trail Running
      48
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent
      2,818 ft
      Total Vertical
      223 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      328 ft
      Reports
      303
      Photos
      50
      Ridden Counter
      29,193

      Photos of Castle Hill Mountain Bike

      trail: Andes
      59 |
      Jul 9, 2022 @ 7:11pm
      Jul 9, 2022
      | 2 comments
      trail: Door & Hut
      103 |
      Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:03pm
      Sep 12, 2020
      trail: Door & Hut
      77 |
      Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:03pm
      Sep 12, 2020
      trail: Directors Cut
      65 |
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 10:57pm
      Jun 26, 2020
      trail: World Cup
      130 |
      Jun 8, 2020 @ 1:08am
      Jun 8, 2020
      trail: Rowies
      95 |
      Jun 5, 2020 @ 11:35pm
      Jun 5, 2020
      133 |
      May 31, 2020 @ 2:39am
      May 31, 2020
      trail: Lucy's
      52 |
      Apr 29, 2020 @ 4:36am
      Apr 29, 2020

      Videos of Castle Hill Mountain Bike

      World Cup DH - Castlehill MTB Park
      trail: World Cup
      74 | Dec 30, 2020
      Brisbane MTB
      trail: fireroad
      1:02 | 120 | Feb 18, 2016
      Castle Hill
      trail: Rowies
      4:05 | 658 | Jan 17, 2016
      Gopro 1080p HD Quarry run no.2
      trail: Quarry
      2:13 | 165 | Aug 13, 2011
      Gopro HD quarry run
      trail: Quarry
      1:20 | 124 | Aug 13, 2011
      Triking Faheys Lane
      trail: Lane
      6:17 | 2575 | Aug 25, 2010
      Trike Drifting
      trail: Lane
      4:12 | 6630 | Aug 25, 2010
      youtuber HUGE Numbers at this Local Favourite - Fox...
      trail: Inca
      19:30 | 87 | Sep 10, 2022 , Ipswich

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #3430434Ashley4WgbmuriddentrailCentral Track and 12 more
      Mar 22, 2023 @ 11:22pm
      3 days
      user #2040131JamesFlemingwishlisttrailRowies
      Feb 17, 2023 @ 4:12am
      Feb 17, 2023
      user #2861829damienwoods84riddentrailInca
      Feb 14, 2023 @ 7:42pm
      Feb 14, 2023
      user #3184279outterlimitsaddreportWorld Cup
      Feb 13, 2023 @ 3:54pm
      Feb 13, 2023
      user #1548735Toma792wishlistrouteCastle Hill Mega Loop
      Jan 30, 2023 @ 11:39pm
      Jan 30, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2002337DemuiretrailDoor & HutTree across the track about halfway down
      Apr 23, 2020 @ 5:29pm
      Apr 23, 2020
      user #1408431CharlieBrown1973trailIncaGreat downhill trail with some technical step...
      Jan 14, 2020 @ 2:50pm
      Jan 14, 2020
      user #1658270xenakistrailWorld CupWas under the impression this was a through...
      Dec 30, 2019 @ 8:53pm
      Dec 30, 2019
      user #1508751Westy87reportCentral TrackThere's a little go-around that's been created...
      Nov 26, 2019 @ 7:57pm
      Nov 26, 2019
      user #750147AdversereportLaneIs this on the cleared section that goes down...
      May 29, 2017 @ 10:09pm
      May 29, 2017

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5411 miles2,566 ft6 miles223 ft
      #222#2750303118,548
      E-Bike5411 miles2,566 ft6 miles223 ft
      2801941
      Hike489 miles1,627 ft4 miles223 ft
      #241#1229025
      Trail Running489 miles1,588 ft4 miles223 ft
      #252#1428928
      • By tinnedspicedham & contributors
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