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      The Nambucca Valley Cycle Club’s super-loop at Jacks Ridge Trail is the newest addition to the ever-growing range of XC trails on the north coast. Located just west of Nambucca Heads, the local crew have worked hard to create a really sweet set of linked trails, combining the dual track of old forestry roads in the form of “The Roller-coaster” with purpose built, hand carved single track.

      For the most part the loop is not too technically demanding. The emphasis here has been on flow, and flow it does. The well-drained soil is fantastically tractable, encouraging big railing turns through the trees. Useful structures provide access across fallen logs and gullies but if you fancy getting a little trickier then the lads have got the biggest log roll on the coast. There are B lines around all obstacles if you want but the A lines aren't over the top and definitely XC orientated rather than full on freeride features.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Forest
      Jacks Ridge Trailhead google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Take the Old Coast Road off the Pacific Highway. Jacks Ridge Road is about 1/2 way along on the eastern side. The trailhead and carpark are about 500m along the road. About 10min from Macksville to the south and a similar time from Nambucca to the east.

      Note some GPS system will try to route from the Pacific Highway onto Jacks Ridge Road but end is not open to vehicles.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 15, 2020

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      33
      Trails Mountain Bike
      33
      Trails E-Bike
      22
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Total Distance
      15 miles
      Total Descent
      1,188 ft
      Total Vertical
      132 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      189 ft
      Reports
      266
      Photos
      39
      Ridden Counter
      6,690

      Photos of Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike

      trail: Two Humps
      11 |
      Jul 6, 2023 @ 3:48pm
      Jul 6, 2023
      trail: Low Line
      47 |
      Jun 27, 2022 @ 3:11am
      Jun 27, 2022
      trail: Dead Cow
      33 |
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 1:32pm
      Jun 25, 2022
      trail: Dead Cow
      32 |
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 12:44am
      Jun 25, 2022
      99 |
      Jan 6, 2021 @ 1:36am
      Jan 6, 2021
      60 |
      Jan 6, 2021 @ 1:36am
      Jan 6, 2021
      49 |
      Jan 6, 2021 @ 1:35am
      Jan 6, 2021
      trail: Dead Cow
      59 |
      Oct 16, 2020 @ 10:39pm
      Oct 16, 2020

      Videos of Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike

      Dead Cow
      trail: Dead Cow
      1:04 | 458 | Mar 2, 2020
      The Premier State - Episode 4
      trail: Back Down
      3:58 | 2847 | Jun 20, 2010
      Dead Cow & Iditarod

      7:19 | 181 | Oct 5, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      SplotterriddentrailGet Yet Pants Off and 4 more
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 2:46am
      Sep 25, 2023
      SplotterriddentrailTV run and 2 more
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 7:32pm
      Sep 24, 2023
      Jimjim001addreportHome Bake and 1 more
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 6:58pm
      Aug 27, 2023
      Jimjim001wishlistregionJacks Ridge
      Aug 27, 2023 @ 2:05am
      Aug 27, 2023
      JacksRidgeMTBParkupdatetrailHave a break
      Aug 26, 2023 @ 7:39pm
      Aug 26, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      jamescntrailLow LineThe jump and double combo is really fun....
      Jul 26, 2022 @ 9:23pm
      Jul 26, 2022
      Jeff6YPUzWtrailDead CowBrilliant train would recommend (proceed with...
      Dec 27, 2021 @ 6:27pm
      Dec 27, 2021
      bikesarehellafuntrailRoller CoasterSideshow Bob is not a jump.
      Oct 16, 2020 @ 11:56pm
      Oct 16, 2020
      Robriddell106trailRoller CoasterLike it says, fast!
      Sep 16, 2020 @ 10:08pm
      Sep 16, 2020
      Robriddell106trailDead CowGood fun ride, several technical bits, nothing...
      Sep 16, 2020 @ 10:06pm
      Sep 16, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3315 miles1,188 ft6 miles131 ft
      #1,360#1083926671,457
      E-Bike2211 miles850 ft4 miles131 ft
      #801#8524073
      Hike2911 miles883 ft4 miles131 ft
      #1,288#712354
      Trail Running2911 miles892 ft4 miles131 ft
      #1,225#722422
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