2,766 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
480 ft
High Point

Starting from the Little Forest Road Trailhead, head along 'Methane Alley' until turning right at your first junction onto 'Late Right'. This will lead to 'Methane Alley Return', where staying right, you return to the Little Forest Road Trailhead. An easy warm up loop for kids / families or beginners, with minimal elevation change, and no unavoidable trail features.

Detailed Description
Beginner's Loop [MCTA Inc] is a 2,766 ft less popular easy route located near Lucas Heights. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route climbs 51 ft with a max elevation of 480 ft then descends -54 ft.
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Details

  • Riding area
    Mill Creek Mountain Bike Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, DJ, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
More Stats for Beginner's Loop [MCTA Inc] mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    427 ft
  • Altitude start
    479 ft
  • Altitude end
    472 ft
  • Grade
    -0.2%
  • Grade max
    -14.7%
  • Grade min
    12.4%
  • Distance climb
    1,122 ft
  • Distance down
    1,217 ft
  • Distance flat
    427 ft
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