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Trail Last Used
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Trail Ridden Direction
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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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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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SaveCessnock trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include skinnies. Popular destinations include Kurri Kurri and Werakata.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
9 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 27
- 16
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Apr 13, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 50
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 44 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,014 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,388 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,477 ft
- Reports
- 134
- Photos
- 15
- Completed Counter
- 2,577
Sub Regions
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Kurri Kurri
- 23
- 15
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Werakata
Popular Cessnock Mountain Biking Trails
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 79 ft • 96 •
set on side of a hill lots of climing and down hill very twisty
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 138 ft • 87 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 138 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 1,965 ft • 31 ft • 78 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 31 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4,177 ft • 61 ft • 78 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 61 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,919 ft • 14 ft • 75 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 14 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 3,894 ft • 21 ft • 75 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 64 ft • 72 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 64 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2,677 ft • 25 ft • 71 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 25 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Cessnock Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 925 ft • 19 • Loop •
starting behind kurri hospital mostly flat lots of turns until end last 4 tracks lots of hill with lots of...
★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 1,032 ft • 17 •
lots of ups and downs turns right and lefty easy to follow small climbs
Photos of Cessnock Mountain Bike
Videos of Cessnock Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| virus | Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:01am (Australia/Sydney) Apr 13, 2026 | Dry | Kitchenerkrumble | ||
| WTF is it | Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:01am (Australia/Sydney) Apr 13, 2026 | Dry | Kitchenerkrumble | ||
| caterpillar extention | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell | ||
| caterpillar | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Ideal | mickbell | ||
| Curly | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Ideal | mickbell | ||
| crecky knees | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell | ||
| Link | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell | ||
| hillside | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell | ||
| up | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell | ||
| not sure | Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:59pm (Australia/Sydney) Nov 8, 2025 | Dry | mickbell |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin25 | wishlist | region | activity #102945115 | Sep 3, 2026 @ 1:38am Sep 3, 2026 |
| hanvin | wishlist | trail | activity #102644756 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:18pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| Matthew_N | wishlist | route | activity #98913046 and 1 more | Jul 11, 2026 @ 2:55am Jul 11, 2026 |
| DOCWHO | wishlist | region | activity #94078615 | May 5, 2026 @ 3:09am May 5, 2026 |
| scootermarr | wishlist | region | activity #92841599 | Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:59am Apr 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Bushfires has cleared part of the track at the... | Jan 15, 2024 @ 2:44pm Jan 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | Some Sections heavily rutted out by motorbikes | Jun 1, 2023 @ 12:35am Jun 1, 2023 | ||
| trail | Some sections overgrown and needs a trim but... | May 6, 2023 @ 7:26pm May 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | Good small run between tracks and a nice high... | May 5, 2023 @ 12:56am May 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Half the track is heavily overgrown and it’s... | Apr 29, 2023 @ 11:02pm Apr 29, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Completionist1 awarded -
10 Blue Trails18 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k8 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 49 | 43 miles | 3,015 ft | 17 miles | 1,388 ft | #4,265 | #162 | 15 | 134 | 2 | 5,352 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 42 miles | 2,936 ft | 17 miles | 259 ft | #3,334 | #153 | 134 | 2 | 878 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 10 miles | 709 ft | 4 miles | 1,385 ft | #5,702 | #182 | 3 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 331 ft | 2 miles | 144 ft | #4,598 | #182 | 20 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 554 ft | 3 miles | 167 ft | #2,351 | #92 | 17 | ||||
| Hike | 34 | 30 miles | 2,001 ft | 11 miles | 1,378 ft | #6,419 | #209 | 133 | 688 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 33 miles | 2,238 ft | 12 miles | 1,388 ft | #5,572 | #177 | 133 | 1 | 107 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cessnock?
Cessnock has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cessnock?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cessnock are:
- WTF is it (4.1/5)
- up (4/5)
- hillside (4/5)
- reverse shaft (4/5)
- scooby doo (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cessnock?
Check the Cessnock trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Cessnock?
The longest trail in Cessnock is turn left to jim beam at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cessnock?
The best hiking trails in Cessnock are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cessnock?
Cessnock has a total of 50 trails. Of those, 49 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cessnock to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cessnock?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cessnock is Watagan Track with 325 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cessnock?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cessnock is Triple R with 205 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cessnock?
Cessnock 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 Cessnock?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cessnock is Up to Batty with an average grade of 4.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cessnock?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cessnock. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Cessnock?
The overall region status for Cessnock is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 28 trails:
- Clear / Green: 19
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Cessnock?
Yes, Cessnock supports e-bike riding. There are 41 trails in Cessnock 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 Cessnock?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cessnock are: View all mountain biking routes in Cessnock.
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What is the highest summit in Cessnock?
The highest summit in Cessnock is Broken Back at 1,998 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cessnock?
The most popular Strava segments in Cessnock are:
- Backwards Hula (610 athletes)
- Snakes In The Grass Reverse (537 athletes)
- Feel the force (499 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cessnock?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Cessnock. View all adaptive trails in Cessnock for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cessnock?
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cessnock?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cessnock are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Cessnock.
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