52.1 miles
Distance
7,284 ft
Climb
-6,947 ft
Descent
2,421 ft
High Point
337 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
932 ft
Altitude start
1,270 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
254.8%
Grade min
27 miles
Distance climb
21 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

Big fun loop taking in many of the excellent trails in Yack

Detailed Description
Big Yack loop 2 is a 52 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Yackandandah. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 7,284 ft with a max elevation of 2,421 ft then descends -6,947 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 15, 2026)
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Yack Tracks (www.exploreyackandandah.com.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    52 miles
  • Avg time
    7 hr 39 min
  • Altitude min
    925 ft
  • Altitude start
    932 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,270 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -6,947 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -41.7%
  • Grade min
    254.8%
  • Distance climb
    27 miles
  • Distance down
    21 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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