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More Stats for Beginners Gateway to mountain biking mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

2.8 miles

Distance

132 ft

Climb

-142 ft

Descent

140 ft

High Point

Watch our beginners facebook page for guided tours and similar other rides:
https://www.facebook.com/RockwheelersBeginners

New to mountain biking? This loop of easy trails on flat country is your gateway to a life's journey to explore and enjoy Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve. It will help you get going and gain confidence riding on winding dirt tracks in a natural bush setting.

Great loop for the kids to enjoy with the parents.

Remember to bring a spare tube & pump in case of flats, plenty of drinking fluids and sun protection.

Detailed Description

Beginners Gateway to mountain biking is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Townsville. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 132 ft with a max elevation of 140 ft then descends -142 ft.

Townsville Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club (www.rockwheelers.com.au)

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Riding area

Douglas Mountain Bike Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Easy
Ridelogs

137

Fruit Loop

Easy Street

Scrub Pythons

Avg time

35 min 14 sec
Altitude min

92 ft
Altitude start

114 ft
Altitude end

105 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-11.9%
Grade min

10%
Distance climb

4,892 ft
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

3,878 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Easy Street	Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm Feb 25, 2025
	Fruit Loop	Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm Feb 25, 2025
	Scrub Pythons	Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm Feb 25, 2025
	Thursdays	Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm Feb 25, 2025