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SaveLoftus/Yarrawarrah trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Sutherland Shire Council
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Activities Click to view
- Hike
32 trails
- Mountain Bike
43 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 24, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 44
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 43
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,786 ft
- Total Vertical
- 674 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 704 ft
- Reports
- 1,332
- Photos
- 277
- Completed Counter
- 22,437
Popular Loftus/Yarrawarrah Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3,369 ft • 87 ft • 1,128 •
Fun descent from the signal box at Parade to crossing an upper section of Temptation Creek. Some small jumps and a larger log jump, some berms, drop offs aren't too technical but great fun at speed, just be careful at the creek crossing...
• 65 ★ 3.4 • 2,844 ft • 100 ft • 957 •
Moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 100 ft green climb. It features roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 682 ft • 2 ft • 899 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 1,729 ft • 6 ft • 878 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,253 ft • 2 ft • 864 •
on the trail was dug when the Loftus area was an army encampment in the early 1900s
• 70 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 34 ft • 858 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.5 • 1,575 ft • 11 ft • 830 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.4 • 4,925 ft • 16 ft • 829 •
You may be able to get away with a Cross Country bike, although it is very difficult in many sections of the trail.
Loftus/Yarrawarrah Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 249 ft • 1 • Loop •
★ 4.0 • 1,621 ft • 0 • Point to Point • Race •
A quick blast to get into race mode. Watch out for the Hobo, he has a mallet! Stage 1 of SHIT Winter...
1 mile • 8 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
The classic Creek Track. With the addition of Ancient Score Stage 2 of SHIT Winter Series...
1 mile • 5 ft • 0 • Point to Point • Race •
Fast and flowy. Some legs will be required to maintain speed here Stage 3 of SHIT Winter Series...
★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 299 ft • 11 • Out & Back • Race •
Challenge Your Self To A Course, Nice and easy Engadine to Heathcote out and back loop.
• 19 miles • 1,758 ft • 0 •
Photos of Loftus/Yarrawarrah Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Downed Log East | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:41pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | StrongFlatWhite | ||
| Rawson Parade F/T | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:41pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | StrongFlatWhite | ||
| Highway Trail (Upper) | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:41pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | StrongFlatWhite | ||
| old entry track alternate | Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:41pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | StrongFlatWhite | ||
| Goarra Ridge Trail | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | RomanMark | ||
| Simmo's Circuit | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | RomanMark | ||
| Ziggy & Zaggy | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | RomanMark | ||
| Link Trail | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | RomanMark | ||
| KnoW Vaseline | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | RomanMark | ||
| Loftus Loop (Central) | Sep 1, 2026 @ 12:24pm (Australia/Sydney) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | Trichard3 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StrongFlatWhite | add | report | activity #104739044 and 3 more | Sep 27, 2026 @ 2:17pm 1 day |
| RomanMark | add | report | activity #104259064 and 6 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:45pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| RomanMark | add | report | activity #103589106 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 10:19pm Sep 11, 2026 |
| mattisonvacation | wishlist | trail | activity #103161201 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 2:30am Sep 6, 2026 |
| Trichard3 | add | report | activity #102805684 and 2 more | Sep 1, 2026 @ 1:25am Sep 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail totally blocked by many fallen trees and... | Aug 15, 2026 @ 7:24pm Aug 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Currently overgrown | Jan 13, 2026 @ 12:02am Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Beautiful trail. Easy riding. | Nov 12, 2025 @ 8:39pm Nov 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun easy trail with lots of trees and nature... | Nov 12, 2025 @ 8:39pm Nov 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Unfortunately the wet winter has made a lot of... | Nov 12, 2025 @ 8:38pm Nov 12, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal NP - Temptation Creek | 31 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0.7 km |
| Engadine | 2 | 1 | 1.3 km | ||
| Yarrawarrah Valley | 1.4 km | ||||
| Woronora | 7 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 1.7 km |
| Royal NP - East Heathcote | 9 | 9 | 2.7 km |
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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 | 43 | 25 miles | 3,770 ft | 13 miles | 673 ft | #579 | #43 | 272 | 1,332 | 5 | 22,013 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 9 miles | 1,237 ft | 4 miles | 545 ft | #3,723 | #170 | 2 | 1,199 | 1 | 1,473 | |
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 666 ft | 3 miles | 548 ft | #329 | #34 | 230 | 39 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 4 miles | 269 ft | 2 miles | 266 ft | #327 | #34 | 149 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 971 ft | 3 miles | 499 ft | #329 | #34 | 4 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1,644 ft | 16 ft | 725 ft | 33 ft | 80 | ||||||
| Hike | 32 | 21 miles | 2,812 ft | 10 miles | 630 ft | #5,167 | #140 | 1,291 | 381 | |||
| Trail Running | 32 | 21 miles | 2,812 ft | 10 miles | 630 ft | #3,763 | #95 | 1,291 | 1,552 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 912 ft | 69 ft | 860 ft | 69 ft | 80 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are:
- Bobcats (4.4/5)
- Back Door Lakes (4.4/5)
- Signalhouse Trail (4.3/5)
- Holy Trail (4.2/5)
- Savilles Creek (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Loftus/Yarrawarrah. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The longest trail in Loftus/Yarrawarrah is Winifred Falls at 3.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The best hiking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The best trail running trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
Loftus/Yarrawarrah has a total of 44 trails. Of those, 43 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Loftus/Yarrawarrah is Wattamolla Creek with 396 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Loftus/Yarrawarrah is Winifred Falls with 527 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
Loftus/Yarrawarrah supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Loftus/Yarrawarrah is Ziggy Zaggy Shortcut with an average grade of 8.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The overall region status for Loftus/Yarrawarrah is Clear / Green. Out of 41 trails:
- Clear / Green: 32
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Loftus/Yarrawarrah:
- Ideal: 4 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
Yes, Loftus/Yarrawarrah supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah 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 Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are: View all mountain biking routes in Loftus/Yarrawarrah.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The most popular Strava segments in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are:
- Princes Hwy: Temptation trail to the lights (27,268 athletes)
- Tramline crossing to Loftus Oval (5,735 athletes)
- Zaggy Ziggy (4,343 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 32
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Loftus/Yarrawarrah are:
- Link Trail (4.5/5)
- Loftus Oval Carpark Link (3/5)
- Highway Trail (Upper) (3.8/5)
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