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SaveSmithfield is a name all core mountain bikers know as it is the highest profile rainforest trail system in world. The iconic mountain bike park was Australia’s first world championship venue nearly 20 years ago and is ahead of its time again with its recreation for the 2014 and 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cups and the 2017 World Mountain Bike and Trials Championships. Just 20 minutes drive north of Cairns Airport, this spectacular rainforest network of trails in Smithfield Regional Park offers some of the most fun-filled climbs and descents in the country for mountain bike riders. Trails sculpted out of volcanic clay twist their way through magnificent vine-wrapped jungles. With names like Wobbegong, Flat Snake, Blue Marlin, Cuscus and Barramundi, many of these trails hug the jagged ridges overlooking the Great Barrier Reef. The park has 60km of trails including UCI level technical short and long climbs plus technical descents for advanced riders.
source: Ride Cairns
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Smithy
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
45 trails
- Hike
30 trails
- Trail Running
31 trails
Region Details
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- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 20, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 47
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 45
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 30
- Trails Trail Running
- 31
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,492 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,010 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,101 ft
- Reports
- 410
- Photos
- 266
- Completed Counter
- 20,598
Popular Smithfield Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 476 ft • 20 ft • 926 •
The main track used in the park. Take this across to start your ride and loop back to the carpark via .
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 899 ft • 96 ft • 834 •
One of Smithfields newer trails, has a very smooth flowy climb with multiple switchbacks that leads into a fast flowy decent with long berms and a medium sized rock jump near the end of the trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,657 ft • 59 ft • 785 •
The at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is the green-rated trail that starts from the MacGregor Road carpark and continues all the way through the park flats, leading to the exit onto the James Cook University (JCU) ring road. This trail...
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 899 ft • 66 ft • 685 •
The at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is another original and ever popular and well-regarded blue-rated trail. It offers a mix of flowing singletrack through rooty rainforest and streams with moderate technical features, making it...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1,972 ft • 169 ft • 669 •
The at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is a challenging black-rated trail known for its technical difficulty. It features a grinding, technical climb up a jagged exposed edge ridge followed by an eye-widening, fast, and thrilling descent....
Smithfield Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 5,118 ft • 17 • Out & Back •
1 2 Stallones 3 Cloonies 4 KeGnarra 5 6 7
7 miles • 194 ft • 0 • Loop •
A nice, easy flat route taking in Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadels | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:27pm (Australia/Brisbane) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | Physiorach CMBC | Tree down | |
| Nationals DH | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:24pm (Australia/Brisbane) Sep 20, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | Tree down just down from rockgarden ... | |
| Worlds DH | Sep 19, 2026 @ 2:52pm (Australia/Brisbane) Sep 18, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | Tree down above generator |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP 39 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 1:38pm (Australia/Brisbane) Aug 20, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | Simonashroberts | ||
| Beginner Jump Line | Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:37pm (Australia/Brisbane) Jun 15, 2026 | Variable | MeLLeR | ||
| Panguna Ridge | May 17, 2026 @ 7:49am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Centipede Climb | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Blue Marlin | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Link Trail | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Black Marlin | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Scrub Turkey | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Wobbegong | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC | ||
| Ringroad Bypass - Greenfields Link | May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane) May 16, 2026 | Variable | Physiorach CMBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokix4tXXO | comment | report | activity #104820823 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:49pm 2 days |
| Physiorach | add | report | activity #104191728 and 1 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 2:24am Sep 20, 2026 |
| Physiorach | add | report | activity #104094079 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:52pm Sep 18, 2026 |
| Oscarf5ycr0 | ridden | trail | activity #103681718 and 2 more | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:31pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | update | trail | activity #103320138 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 9:58pm Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | tree is gone | Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:49pm 2 days | ||
| report | Issue resolved March QPWS | May 16, 2026 @ 2:36pm May 16, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks Davog! Will get the word out | Feb 27, 2026 @ 2:38am Feb 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Descent very wet and holding water in multiple... | Jan 2, 2026 @ 9:34pm Jan 2, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree hanging low across track. Will fall and... | Dec 4, 2025 @ 3:31pm Dec 4, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuranda Downhill | 1 | 2 | 1.6 km | ||
| Barron Gorge National Park | 2 | 3.2 km | |||
| Palmer's Bike Park | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5.6 km | |
| Bel-air Trails | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.7 km | |
| Marino's Hill | 1 | 1 | 7.7 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Clifton Beach BMX Park | skill park | Cairns | |
| Smithfield Skills Park and Pump Track | skill park | Cairns |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 46 | 20 miles | 7,470 ft | 10 miles | 1,109 ft | #594 | #44 | 258 | 409 | 15 | 13,905 | |
| E-Bike | 45 | 19 miles | 6,726 ft | 9 miles | 1,109 ft | #2,028 | #93 | 1 | 407 | 14 | 2,409 | |
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 2,156 ft | 3 miles | 1,109 ft | #333 | #35 | 29 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 715 ft | 2 miles | 1,109 ft | #333 | #36 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Hike | 30 | 12 miles | 2,434 ft | 4 miles | 2,011 ft | #860 | #38 | 4 | 337 | 1 | 239 | |
| Trail Running | 31 | 12 miles | 2,487 ft | 5 miles | 2,011 ft | #4,369 | #123 | 327 | 1 | 213 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Smithfield?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Smithfield are:
- Black Snake (4.4/5)
- Happies (4.4/5)
- Nationals DH (4.3/5)
- Worlds DH (4.3/5)
- Centipede Climb (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Smithfield?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Smithfield are:
- August (126 activities)
- September (117 activities)
- May (114 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Smithfield?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Smithfield. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Smithfield?
The longest trail in Smithfield is Pipeline at 4.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Smithfield?
The best hiking trails in Smithfield are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Smithfield?
The best trail running trails in Smithfield are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Smithfield?
Smithfield has a total of 47 trails. Of those, 46 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Smithfield to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Smithfield?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Smithfield is Pipeline with 294 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Smithfield?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Smithfield is Worlds DH with 337 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Smithfield?
Smithfield supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Smithfield?
The following bike services are available in Smithfield:
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Smithfield?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Smithfield is Red Belly with an average grade of 10.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Smithfield?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Smithfield. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Smithfield?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Smithfield are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Smithfield?
The overall region status for Smithfield is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 21
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 23
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Smithfield?
Yes, Smithfield supports e-bike riding. There are 47 trails in Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Smithfield are: View all mountain biking routes in Smithfield.
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What type of bike is most common in Smithfield?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Smithfield are:
- AM (40 activities)
- XC (25 activities)
- DH (21 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Smithfield?
The most popular Strava segments in Smithfield are:
- Flat Snake (4,794 athletes)
- Pines (4,658 athletes)
- Creek to TH- fastest way out (4,489 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Smithfield?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Smithfield. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 21
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 23
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Smithfield?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Smithfield are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Smithfield?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Smithfield are:
- Echidna (5/5)
- Dan's Trail (4/5)
- Flat Snake (4.2/5)
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