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      An area of hand built rad ass DH/Freeride trails
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: Crown Land
      Main Trailhead Parking for The Hill google parking directions plan a road trip here
      Access Info:
      37 MONTROSE PLACE, HIGHTON

      Trail info last updated

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 26, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      8
      Trails Trail Running
      8
      Total Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent
      986 ft
      Total Vertical
      228 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      237 ft
      Reports
      27
      Photos
      48
      Completed Counter
      777

      Popular GFT Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.3 • 3,809 ft • 57 ft • 253 •
      A green circle track, good for people wanting to experiment with downhills at the end. Please be careful of people on the trail slow or stopped - they shouldn't be there but it happens. Trail maintenance is needed more often so be...
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,509 ft • 48 ft • 129 •
      A trail that is a bit harder than the other trails. Not recommended for first time mountain bikers.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,726 ft • 28 ft • 127 •
      This is a nice introduction to mountain biking trails. This is a short trail that is great for kids to try. May be wet at times.
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 810 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
      Slippery in Winter but nice in Summer, some great jumps down the bottom.
      • 70 ★ 5.0 • 585 ft • 0 ft • 32 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and other. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 4.3 • 453 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
      very rocky fast downhill trail
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 623 ft • 0 ft • 28 •
      Wet and slippery sometimes, a bit skinny and steep but pretty good.
      DH
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 564 ft • 0 ft • 24 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 10 rides

      Photos of GFT Mountain Bike

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      Videos of GFT Mountain Bike

      GFT West End
      mtb
      trail: Main Line
      0:14 | 182 | May 19, 2022
      Jump track below the Barwon River Trail
      mtb
      0:31 | 437 | Sep 4, 2019
      Bottom of Barwon River Trail.
      mtb
      0:26 | 284 | Aug 18, 2019
      Moundies clips
      mtb
      trail: Moundies
      0:35 | 350 | Jul 9, 2018
      new dh trail at forrest
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      trail: DH
      0:49 | 207 | Jul 30, 2017
      Raw
      mtb
      0:18 | 632 | Jul 22, 2017
      Mash and Ewie: Moundies
      mtb
      trail: Moundies
      2:19 | 439 | Mar 17, 2017
      Moundies
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      trail: Moundies
      0:38 | 784 | Dec 26, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Step Up
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:22pm (Australia/Melbourne)
      Aug 26, 2026
      UnknownOpenJensenmtblife
      The Hill - Upper Loop
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealSlightly longer, with some features for...optical-recluse
      The Hill - Lower Loop
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGreat place for new riders to build up...optical-recluse
      The Hill - Middle Loop
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGreat starter trail in good condition.optical-recluse
      Barwon River Trail
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 2:41am
      Oct 9, 2023
      IdealPolygonPoopyPooPoo
      Rough Run
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 2:40am
      Oct 9, 2023
      IdealPolygonPoopyPooPoo

      Activity Feed

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      james8912caddtrailactivity #105059960 and 2 more
      Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:53pm
      Oct 2, 2026
      Wombatwoodyvotetrailactivity #104529772
      Sep 24, 2026 @ 6:54pm
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      Wombatwoodywishlisttrailactivity #104529762
      Sep 24, 2026 @ 6:53pm
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      james8912cdifficultyvotetrailactivity #104414948
      Sep 23, 2026 @ 5:57am
      Sep 23, 2026
      Whekauriddentrailactivity #104184349
      Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:26pm
      Sep 19, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      PolygonPoopyPooPootrailMoundiesIt broken
      Dec 14, 2023 @ 5:18pm
      Dec 14, 2023
      canusichtrailThe Hill - Upper LoopGood little loop and not too difficult for...
      Sep 27, 2022 @ 12:17am
      Sep 27, 2022
      JesepitrailMoundiesim heading down tomorrow its so sick 10/10
      Mar 17, 2022 @ 1:38am
      Mar 17, 2022
      ClcrouchtrailThe Hill - Middle LoopGreat park for learning to ride MTB’s or...
      Jun 20, 2020 @ 4:34pm
      Jun 20, 2020
      Black-RenagadetrailMain LineIt may have been @TommyDG and @OllieGiles....
      Sep 30, 2019 @ 4:20pm
      Sep 30, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Barwon River1 km
      Fyansford Common 1 2 11.4 km
      Geelong Cementies2 km
      Torquay 1 5 311.7 km
      You Yangs Regional Park 8 6 6 215.2 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike152 miles984 ft1 mile230 ft
      #5,523#27948275,001
      E-Bike102 miles449 ft4,232 ft213 ft
      #7,405#38920162
      Hike84,078 ft577 ft3,320 ft226 ft
      #14,372#5772146
      Trail Running84,078 ft577 ft3,320 ft226 ft
      #13,056#53521169

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in GFT?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in GFT are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in GFT?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in GFT. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in GFT?
      The longest trail in GFT is The Hill - Middle Loop at 3,809 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in GFT?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in GFT?
      ▼ How many trails are in GFT?
      GFT has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in GFT to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in GFT?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in GFT is The Hill - Middle Loop with 57 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in GFT?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in GFT is Main Line with 190 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in GFT?
      GFT supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in GFT?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in GFT is The Hill - Middle Loop with an average grade of 0.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in GFT?
      The overall region status for GFT is Clear / Green. Out of 6 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in GFT?
      Yes, GFT supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in GFT that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in GFT?
      The most popular Strava segments in GFT are:
      • Short Downhill Section (691 athletes)
      • The [down] Hill (665 athletes)
      • Trail 2 climb (639 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in GFT.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in GFT?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in GFT?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in GFT are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in GFT.
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