6.4 miles
Distance
902 ft
Climb
-900 ft
Descent
646 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
141 ft
Altitude min
141 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-35.8%
Grade max
56.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,606 ft
Distance flat

Sweet cross country loop. you go up jackhammer and go up/down wild pig then down cactus.

Detailed Description
big loop round is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rockhampton. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 902 ft with a max elevation of 646 ft then descends -900 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 22, 2021)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Rockhampton Mountain Bike Club (www.rockymtb.org.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 12 min
  • Altitude min
    141 ft
  • Altitude start
    141 ft
  • Altitude end
    144 ft
  • Climb
    902 ft
  • Descent
    -900 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.8%
  • Grade min
    56.3%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,606 ft

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    20
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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Cactus | Downhill Trail | First Turkey MTB Reserve
mtb
Cactus | Downhill Trail | First Turkey MTB Reserve
trail: Cactus
2:29 | 1107 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 24, 2020
Cactus, First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve
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Cactus, First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve
trail: Cactus
2:09 | 1118 | comments: 0 | favs:
May 15, 2020

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Horseshoe
Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:08am (Australia/Lindeman)
Aug 12, 2026
Jackhammer
Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:08am (Australia/Lindeman)
Aug 12, 2026
dry and loose
Sunset Trail
Feb 1, 2026 @ 7:25am (Australia/Lindeman)
Jan 31, 2026
Upper Pig/Lighthouse link
Nov 23, 2025 @ 6:45am (Australia/Lindeman)
Nov 22, 2025
Cactus
Nov 23, 2025 @ 6:45am (Australia/Lindeman)
Nov 22, 2025
So much fun. A few loose rocks on the berms.
more reports »
  • By hm46 & contributors
  • #6632 - 1,383 views

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