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SaveMount Hotham trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include E-Biking, Backcountry Skiing, Skiing, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Horseback, Snowshoeing and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes alpine terrain, ridgelines and summits. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Alpine National Park, Mt Hotham Alpine Resort and Mount Feathertop.
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- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
198 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
5 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
10 trails
- Downhill Ski
89 trails
- Backcountry Ski
138 trails
- Nordic Ski
11 trails
Region Details
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- 4
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Sep 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 277
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails E-Bike
- 198
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 10
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 89
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 138
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 11
- Total Distance
- 399 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 204 miles
- Total Descent
- 141,782 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,491 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,480 ft
- Reports
- 47
- Photos
- 46
- Completed Counter
- 3,314
Sub Regions
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Alpine National Park
- 2
- 1
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Cobungra
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Mt Hotham Alpine Resort
- 2
- 1
Popular Mount Hotham Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 14 miles • 1,944 ft • 133 •
Back country ride through Alpine snow areas. Follows old, reclaimed, deteriorated fire trail. Some long steady climbs that reward with fantastic 360 degree views and old mountain huts, followed by some great rocky descents. Take spares...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 533 ft • 51 •
A wide gravel path to Hotham winding through the snowgums past JB Hut, Paw Paw plain and up to Hotham grab a coffee at the General Store and spin back.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 138 ft • 9 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 138 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 9 miles • 2,188 ft • 2 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 16 ft • • skialpine
Less popular blue difficulty alpine ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 328 ft • 0 ft • • skialpine
Less popular black diamond difficulty ski run (piste). This downhill ski primary trail.
Photos of Mount Hotham Mountain Bike
Videos of Mount Hotham Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Fainter Fire Trail | Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:52am (Australia/Melbourne) Apr 21, 2026 | Variable | dmorgs4 | ||
| Intermediate Ski Trail | Aug 11, 2023 @ 4:17am Aug 11, 2023 | Variable | Quantum73 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy772 | wishlist | trail | activity #101812807 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:32pm Aug 18, 2026 |
| dmorgs4 | add | report | activity #93134651 | Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:33am Apr 22, 2026 |
| dStn4a | wishlist | trail | activity #91883451 | Apr 4, 2026 @ 4:39am Apr 4, 2026 |
| jdleo3 | ridden | trail | activity #90723876 | Mar 16, 2026 @ 9:35pm Mar 16, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | region | activity #89871324 | Mar 2, 2026 @ 6:09pm Mar 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail is an excellent adventure and after... | Apr 26, 2025 @ 3:27pm Apr 26, 2025 | ||
| report | Two medium sized trees down blocking the path.... | Aug 4, 2019 @ 1:51pm Aug 4, 2019 | ||
| trail | You can find more information on riding the... | Jan 4, 2017 @ 12:54am Jan 4, 2017 | ||
| trail | Here is a web page with more information on... | Jan 4, 2017 @ 12:54am Jan 4, 2017 |
Local Trail Supporters
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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 | 16 | 111 miles | 15,778 ft | 48 miles | 5,023 ft | #3,636 | #142 | 45 | 42 | 92 | ||
| E-Bike | 198 | 323 miles | 117,408 ft | 162 miles | 5,492 ft | #245 | #37 | 34 | 10 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 113 miles | 15,118 ft | 47 miles | 5,023 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 7 miles | 932 ft | 5 miles | 407 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Horse | 10 | 64 miles | 7,192 ft | 22 miles | 4,491 ft | #927 | #43 | 13 | ||||
| Hike | 52 | 293 miles | 44,783 ft | 113 miles | 5,492 ft | #762 | #21 | 41 | 366 | |||
| Trail Running | 52 | 293 miles | 44,783 ft | 113 miles | 5,492 ft | #592 | #17 | 41 | 59 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 32 miles | 3,819 ft | 13 miles | 4,058 ft | 13 | 1 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 5 | 33 miles | 3,123 ft | 12 miles | 4,058 ft | #445 | #22 | 13 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 10 | 28 miles | 3,911 ft | 10 miles | 4,140 ft | #80 | #2 | 11 | 4 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 89 | 23 miles | 20,630 ft | 21 miles | 1,299 ft | #113 | #3 | 5 | 2,316 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 138 | 99 miles | 79,547 ft | 74 miles | 4,140 ft | #36 | #1 | 1 | 5 | 109 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 11 | 15 miles | 1,437 ft | 7 miles | 2,185 ft | #138 | #4 | 11 | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mount Hotham?
Mount Hotham has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham are:
- Fainter Fire Trail (3.9/5)
- Brabraulung Trail (0/5)
- Cobbler Lake Track (0/5)
- Bluff Track (0/5)
- Davenport Access (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mount Hotham?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mount Hotham are:
- August (5 activities)
- December (5 activities)
- July (4 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mount Hotham?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Mount Hotham. 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 Mount Hotham?
The longest trail in Mount Hotham is Fainter Fire Trail at 23.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mount Hotham?
The best hiking trails in Mount Hotham are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mount Hotham?
The best trail running trails in Mount Hotham are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mount Hotham?
Mount Hotham has a total of 277 trails. Of those, 16 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount Hotham?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mount Hotham is Bluff Track with 667 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mount Hotham?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mount Hotham is Fainter Fire Trail with 1,017 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mount Hotham?
Mount Hotham supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mount Hotham is Bluff Track with an average grade of 2.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Mount Hotham?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Mount Hotham. 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 Mount Hotham?
Out of 1 trails:
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Mount Hotham?
Yes, Mount Hotham supports e-bike riding. There are 207 trails in Mount Hotham that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Mount Hotham?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Mount Hotham are:
- AM (8 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mount Hotham?
The most popular Strava segments in Mount Hotham are:
- Wire to Whiskey (7,921 athletes)
- Not for the feint hearted (688 athletes)
- Tawonga Huts Descent (670 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mount Hotham?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mount Hotham are:
- Brabraulung Trail (0/5)
Activities
- Mount Hotham Mountain Biking Trails
- Mount Hotham E-Biking Trails
- Mount Hotham Horseback Trails
- Mount Hotham Hiking Trails
- Mount Hotham Trail Running Trails
- Mount Hotham ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Mount Hotham Snowshoeing Trails
- Mount Hotham Skiing Trails
- Mount Hotham Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Mount Hotham Nordic Skiing Trails
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