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SaveMackay and Districts (MAD) Mountain Bike Club
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- E-Bike
33 trails
- Gravel Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 34
- Trails E-Bike
- 33
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 6
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,359 ft
- Total Vertical
- 337 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 449 ft
- Reports
- 922
- Photos
- 204
- Completed Counter
- 5,737
Sub Regions
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Rowallan Park
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 3
Popular Mackay Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,355 ft • 27 ft • 229 •
Trail surface Elevation change Significant features or obstacles
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 686 ft • 0 ft • 226 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop and rock face. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2,812 ft • 78 ft • 223 •
Recently added trail with lots of features to improve beginners skills
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,756 ft • 69 ft • 223 •
- starts from bottom of Dragon's Back and finishes onto .
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,040 ft • 0 ft • 220 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Mackay Mountain Bike Routes
MAD: Rowallan's Easy Flow Featured
3 miles • 360 ft • 14 • Out & Back •
Haven't got much time?? or Want an easy introduction to Rowallan Park MTB?? This is the route for you. Get...
MAD: short 102 to 101 Featured
1 mile • 114 ft • 2 • Loop •
From Carpark across and down into 102 with a shortcut across to 101 and down back to the Carpark
MAD: Developing Loops Featured
9 miles • 955 ft • 47 • Out & Back •
14km Loop This route is a great beginner/intermediate tour of Rowallan Park. It contains many escape...
MAD: full 102 to 101 Featured
4 miles • 352 ft • 13 •
A great beginner trail with a bridge and lots of rocks on 102 opening into the 101 orchard area with bush...
4,337 ft • 102 ft • 2 • Loop •
Easiest route at Rowallan Park. Good one to try the kids out on with lots of optional features. Takes...
4,144 ft • 99 ft • 1 • Loop •
This course is for the 2023 MAD MTBC XCE race. Easy lay out, minimal Tech
Photos of Mackay Mountain Bike
Videos of Mackay Mountain Bike
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Nov 17, 2016
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Turkey Fish Link | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Switchbacks Galore | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Hand Maiden | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Road Loop to Kanaka | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Pip's Playground | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Pine Plot Show-offs | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Pine Plot | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Paeking Outline | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
| Original Sin B | Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:03pm Jan 6, 2025 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lkessler | wishlist | region | activity #104293301 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 9:28am Sep 21, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | update | trail | activity #104103201 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 3:02am Sep 19, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | update | trail | activity #103319269 and 2 more | Sep 7, 2026 @ 9:17pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| ikendothis | add | trail | activity #100918832 and 2 more | Aug 7, 2026 @ 3:08am Aug 7, 2026 |
| SchwarzrockZac | update | trail | activity #100897272 and 1 more | Aug 6, 2026 @ 4:52pm Aug 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Tree down, requires chainsaw and 2ppl x1hr | Feb 15, 2024 @ 2:10am Feb 15, 2024 | ||
| report | 2.5hrs and clump is half done | Feb 13, 2024 @ 8:05pm Feb 13, 2024 | ||
| report | Tree cleared | Dec 3, 2023 @ 1:41am Dec 3, 2023 | ||
| report | Great trail | Oct 25, 2019 @ 6:56pm Oct 25, 2019 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails97 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k10 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge17 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k10 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge16 awarded
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 | 34 | 9 miles | 1,227 ft | 4 miles | 338 ft | #2,834 | #118 | 187 | 922 | 36 | 5,802 | |
| E-Bike | 33 | 9 miles | 1,227 ft | 4 miles | 338 ft | #4,102 | #176 | 278 | 9 | 334 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 1,824 ft | 197 ft | #2,087 | #99 | 76 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 39 ft | 1,568 ft | 197 ft | #2,851 | #123 | 95 | ||||
| Hike | 9 | 4 miles | 292 ft | 1 mile | 226 ft | #4,114 | #111 | 17 | 881 | 78 | ||
| Trail Running | 9 | 3 miles | 161 ft | 2,999 ft | 226 ft | #7,854 | #252 | 877 | 11 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 6 | 2 miles | 43 ft | 1,657 ft | 125 ft | 155 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mackay?
Mackay has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mackay?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mackay are:
- 102 (4.2/5)
- Pine Plot (4.1/5)
- Dragons Back (4.1/5)
- 101 (4/5)
- Pip's Playground (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Mackay?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Mackay. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Mackay?
The longest trail in Mackay is 101 at 3,796 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Mackay?
Mackay has a total of 37 trails. Of those, 34 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mackay to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mackay?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mackay is Switchbacks Galore with 135 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mackay?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mackay is Millsy's DH Run with 193 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mackay?
Mackay supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Mackay?
The following bike services are available in Mackay:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mackay?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mackay is Switchbacks Galore with an average grade of 9.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Mackay?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Mackay are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Mackay?
Out of 28 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
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Can I ride an ebike in Mackay?
Yes, Mackay supports e-bike riding. There are 32 trails in Mackay 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 Mackay?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mackay are: View all mountain biking routes in Mackay.
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What is the highest summit in Mackay?
The highest summit in Mackay is Mount Dalrymple at 4,104 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Mackay?
There are 7 notable sights in Mackay. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Mackay.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mackay?
The most popular Strava segments in Mackay are:
- Bridge to top of ridge (774 athletes)
- Climb to the top (728 athletes)
- Dragons Back Full B-Line (574 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Mackay?
There are 33 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mackay. Some popular features include:
- G Banger (Bridge)
- Superbowl (Jump)
- Bridge to Bridge Under (Bridge)
- 102: Bridge 1 (Bridge)
- Bridge to Bridge Over (Bridge)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Mackay?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Mackay. View all adaptive trails in Mackay for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Mackay?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Mackay directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mackay?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mackay are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mackay?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mackay are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Mackay.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Abseiling Tower Sight
- Campground 1 Camping
- Old Tractor Shed Sight
- First Caravan Site Camping
- Campground 8 Camping
- [Private Residence] Private Residence Other
- Last Caravan Site Camping
- Campground 9 Camping
- Beaver Master's Bridge
- Rover Hill Sight
- Mount Dalrymple (4,104 ft)
- Mount William (4,088 ft)
- Mount David (4,068 ft)
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