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      The Ross Dependency is a region of Antarctica defined by a sector originating at the South Pole, passing along longitudes 160° east to 150° west, and terminating at latitude 60° south.
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      Trails Mountain Bike
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      Trails Hike
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      Trails Trail Running
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      Total Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      527 ft
      Total Vertical
      516 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      553 ft
      Reports
      12
      Photos
      18
      Completed Counter
      26

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      Popular Ross Dependency Mountain Biking Trails

      • 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 531 ft • 3 •
      Words by the guys at McMurdo Station: The Hut Point Ridge trail is one of the newest addition to hiking opportunities in the Ross Island area. Dedicated in December of 2004, it gives hikers new terrain to explore, and provides a...
      • 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 612 ft • 2 •
      Words by the guys at McMurdo Station: The Ob Hill Loop trail takes you out to Cape Armitage and around the back side of Observation Hill (see Ob Hill trail description) via a land route. Peace and solitude are experienced as you...

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Observation Hill Loop
      McMurdo Station
      Jan 27, 2026 @ 6:31am (Antarctica/McMurdo)
      Jan 26, 2026
      Snow CoveredTrail Running Hero dirt. A couple of patches of...nemadude
      Hut Point Ridge
      McMurdo Station
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 10:15am
      Jan 1, 2025
      IdealTrail Running About as good as it gets. Watch for...nemadude

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      hugorio6trailObservation Hill LoopMake sure to bring a jacket!
      Sep 18, 2020 @ 10:28pm
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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike23 miles528 ft4,265 ft515 ft
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      Hike23 miles528 ft4,265 ft515 ft
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      Trail Running23 miles528 ft4,265 ft515 ft
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