10.8 miles
Distance
1,305 ft
Climb
-1,289 ft
Descent
499 ft
High Point
15 ft
Altitude change
81 ft
Altitude min
90 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-47%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

loop for our first ride at tewantin

Detailed Description
17k loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Tewantin. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,305 ft with a max elevation of 499 ft then descends -1,289 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 11, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 28 min
  • Altitude change
    15 ft
  • Altitude min
    81 ft
  • Altitude start
    90 ft
  • Altitude end
    105 ft
  • Climb
    1,305 ft
  • Descent
    -1,289 ft
  • Grade max
    -47%
  • Grade min
    33.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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