12.0 miles
Distance
1,424 ft
Climb
-2,581 ft
Descent
2,153 ft
High Point

Head down on Atlas and join Dam Busters and follow route 1 back into Derby

Detailed Description
Atlas into Derby via Dam Busters is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near weldborough. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,424 ft with a max elevation of 2,153 ft then descends -2,581 ft.
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Trails in Route

Atlas5 miles
Dam Busters2 miles
Krushka's5 miles

Details

  • Riding area
    weldborough
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    11
More Stats for Atlas into Derby via Dam Busters mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 3 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,156 ft
  • Altitude min
    775 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,070 ft
  • Altitude end
    915 ft
  • Grade
    -1.8%
  • Grade max
    -37.4%
  • Grade min
    31.1%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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youtuber Flowy and Scenic Dam Busters | Derby MTB Tasmania
Flowy and Scenic Dam Busters | Derby MTB Tasmania
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youtuber Blue Derby MTB Trails – Dambusters
Blue Derby MTB Trails – Dambusters
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Dam Busters
Sep 28, 2024 @ 8:53am
Sep 28, 2024
All clear but lots of storm debris (twigs and branches) on the trail - no major obstacles.
Krushka's
Apr 11, 2024 @ 3:31am
Apr 11, 2024
Beautiful trail! Beware the big rock slab exit at the very end - it will take you by surprise and you need to be set up for the exit to hit it right - either all the way around to the left or cut sharp to the right.
Atlas
Apr 7, 2024 @ 7:32pm
Apr 7, 2024
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