24.0 miles
Distance
2,433 ft
Climb
-2,442 ft
Descent
548 ft
High Point
Big Ride around top of plenty gorge
Detailed Description
Big Top Plenty Ride is a 24 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Melbourne. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 57 trails. This route climbs 2,433 ft with a max elevation of 548 ft then descends -2,442 ft.
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36 Reviews & Comments
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Concoction
(Nov 27, 2022 at 0:03)
Trail Burn the Witch
Trail is overgrown in most spots but overall definitely doable
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Concoction
(Nov 27, 2022 at 0:03)
Trail Burn the Witch
Trail is overgrown in most spots but overall definitely doable
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caleb-b
(Aug 31, 2022 at 14:18)

Trail Monsenpevele
The classic rock garden. Nice view over the gorge though. It's more of a black I reckon, especially if your balance isn't on point.
Tip: there is a fire trail on the other side of the fence, with multiple entry/exit points if it's too much riding on the MTB trail.
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Tip: there is a fire trail on the other side of the fence, with multiple entry/exit points if it's too much riding on the MTB trail.
Lewi922
(May 1, 2022 at 21:22)
Trail Morning Glory
New section. Bit loose. Thanks to the trail fairies. Rides great.
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Lewi922
(May 1, 2022 at 21:22)
Trail Morning Glory
New section. Bit loose. Thanks to the trail fairies. Rides great.
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andyvb
(Jan 11, 2022 at 16:15)
Trail Myxomatosis
The trail has been smoothed out pretty dramatically. A shame to lose some of the tech features, but it’s a lot less hectic now
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andyvb
(Jan 11, 2022 at 16:15)
Trail Myxomatosis
The trail has been smoothed out pretty dramatically. A shame to lose some of the tech features, but it’s a lot less hectic now
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ali76
(Aug 27, 2021 at 19:39)

Trail Gorgeous George
This section of trail has been deliberately blocked by tree branches
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ali76
(Aug 27, 2021 at 19:39)

Trail Gorgeous George
This section of trail has been deliberately blocked by tree branches
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ali76
(Aug 27, 2021 at 22:04)

Trail Gorgeous George
Update on above comment, a small section has been re-routed and the old section covered with branches/ This is a great trail overall
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ali76
(Aug 27, 2021 at 22:04)

Trail Gorgeous George
Update on above comment, a small section has been re-routed and the old section covered with branches/ This is a great trail overall
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Trail Rocky Raccoon
One of the best tracks in central gorge! super flowy and at a few stages a little tech spice, a great little track no major issues only minor erosion. would recommend.
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Trail Rocky Raccoon
One of the best tracks in central gorge! super flowy and at a few stages a little tech spice, a great little track no major issues only minor erosion. would recommend.
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danthemann
(Jul 13, 2021 at 2:14)

Trail Rocky Raccoon
Rather steep for a blue, particularly into the bridge
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danthemann
(Jul 13, 2021 at 2:14)

Trail Rocky Raccoon
Rather steep for a blue, particularly into the bridge
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NicFathom1
(Aug 11, 2020 at 17:54)

Trail Myxomatosis
Pissing out blood if your on a hard tail ????
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NicFathom1
(Aug 11, 2020 at 17:54)

Trail Myxomatosis
Pissing out blood if your on a hard tail ????
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Paynekiller
(May 16, 2020 at 8:48)
Trail Daydreaming
Would recommend that beginners don't turn off Nioka Bush Camp Rd, head up to the camp and around instead.
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Paynekiller
(May 16, 2020 at 8:48)
Trail Daydreaming
Would recommend that beginners don't turn off Nioka Bush Camp Rd, head up to the camp and around instead.
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Paynekiller
(May 16, 2020 at 8:48)
Trail Daydreaming
Would recommend that beginners don't turn off Nioka Bush Camp Rd, head up to the camp and around instead.
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Paynekiller
(May 16, 2020 at 8:48)
Trail Daydreaming
Would recommend that beginners don't turn off Nioka Bush Camp Rd, head up to the camp and around instead.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:36)
Trail Burn the Witch
Overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:36)
Trail Burn the Witch
Overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:34)
Trail Black Snake
Very overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs/shoulders are very soft on the edges of cliffs.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:34)
Trail Black Snake
Very overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs/shoulders are very soft on the edges of cliffs.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:34)
Trail Black Snake
Very overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs/shoulders are very soft on the edges of cliffs.
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alintam
(Dec 22, 2019 at 1:34)
Trail Black Snake
Very overgrown and parts of the trail are eroding off of cliffs/shoulders are very soft on the edges of cliffs.
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Chockie
(Jan 28, 2019 at 15:54)
Never ridden these tracks before and would be keen to find a friend that would like to do some blue tracks together male or female would be great. Thanks Damo..
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Altitude change-9 ft
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Altitude min236 ft
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Altitude start488 ft
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Altitude end479 ft
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Grade max-107%
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Grade min92.3%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Plenty Gorge MTB - Hole in the Fence to River
trail: Morning Glory
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Plenty Gorge MTB - Middle Section
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