53.5 miles
Distance
4,718 ft
Climb
-4,597 ft
Descent
745 ft
High Point
Note: Ross River Dam trails in this route are for authorised Rockwheelers members only i.e. those who've completed the online induction, signed-in and adhere to all conditions of entry. Fines may apply.
Three MTB venues in one ride: Cape Pallarenda, Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve, Ross River Dam.
Linked by road, cycle tracks and other tracks.
source: 2015 Targa Townsville XC race
Detailed Description
2015 Targa Townsville is a 53 mile intermediate race route located near Townsville. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 4,718 ft with a max elevation of 745 ft then descends -4,597 ft.
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6 Reviews & Comments
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Afjhd
(Feb 14, 2022 at 3:11)
Trail Beefwood
Nice ridgeline single track.
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Afjhd
(Feb 14, 2022 at 3:11)
Trail Easy Street
Good consistent climb with some more challenging short sections.
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HowardDD
(Dec 27, 2021 at 20:17)
Trail Under The Radar
One of the best trails around. The best way to do it in my opinion is to do UTR first, then onto Smedleys (clockwise) and the home via Lagoon Trail or Freshwater Trail. All up a 24km circuit, and one of the best cross country circuits in Australia.
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Yowie75
(Jun 10, 2018 at 3:31)
Trail Rubber Snake
Rideable but overgrown at the moment
Watch out for the holders on the trail.
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Watch out for the holders on the trail.
Route Sections
1 | 1st timed Section |
2 | 2nd timed Section |
3 | 3rd timed Section |
Trails in Route
2,346 ft | |||||
8 miles | |||||
1 mile | |||||
5 miles | |||||
2,766 ft | |||||
4 miles | |||||
4,465 ft | |||||
1,729 ft | |||||
2 miles | |||||
5,187 ft | |||||
8 miles | |||||
2 miles | |||||
2 miles | |||||
4,255 ft | |||||
2 miles | |||||
1 mile | |||||
2 miles | |||||
2 miles | |||||
4,528 ft | |||||
958 ft | |||||
2 miles | |||||
2,110 ft | |||||
4,160 ft | |||||
358 ft | |||||
4,918 ft | |||||
2,119 ft | |||||
3,350 ft | |||||
3,310 ft | |||||
2 miles | |||||
259 ft | |||||
2,119 ft | |||||
2,018 ft |
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Race Course
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude change119 ft
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Altitude min3 ft
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Altitude start36 ft
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Altitude end154 ft
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Grade max-42.7%
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Grade min50.1%
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Distance climb20 miles
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Distance down20 miles
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Distance flat13 miles
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