14.9 miles
Distance
1,903 ft
Climb
-1,911 ft
Descent
934 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
462 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

HVAP Blue arrow loop. 24km Intermediate loop with a few more technical trails for the slightly more adventurous riders. Follow the blue arrows from the trailhead

Detailed Description
Blue Arrow Loop is a 15 mile popular easy route located near Ipswich. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,903 ft with a max elevation of 934 ft then descends -1,911 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 19, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Altitude min
    342 ft
  • Altitude start
    462 ft
  • Altitude end
    456 ft
  • Climb
    1,903 ft
  • Descent
    -1,911 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -34.2%
  • Grade min
    31.2%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Trails in Route

Happy Gilmore1,837 ft
Billabong3,888 ft
Western Creek OG1,857 ft
Western Creek4,813 ft
Intervention3 miles
Treedom2 miles
Rock Bottom1 mile
Escalator2,113 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Hidden Vale Adventure Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on Happy Gilmore.
  2. Continue for 600 meters.
  3. Walk southwest on Billabong.
  4. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  5. Keep right to stay on Billabong.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Bear right onto Access Road.
  8. Continue for 100 meters.
  9. Walk southwest on Western Creek OG.
  10. Continue for 500 meters.
  11. Turn left onto Western Creek.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Keep right to stay on Western Creek.
  14. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  15. Turn right onto Access Road.
  16. Continue for 10 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Access Road.
  18. Continue for 10 meters.
  19. Keep straight to stay on Access Road.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Keep straight to stay on Access Road.
  22. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  23. Keep straight to stay on Access Road.
  24. Continue for 10 meters.
  25. Keep left to stay on Access Road.
  26. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  27. Keep right to stay on Access Road.
  28. Continue for 10 meters.
  29. Keep right to stay on Access Road.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Keep right to stay on Access Road.
  32. Continue for 50 meters.
  33. Keep right to stay on Access Road.
  34. Continue for 30 meters.
  35. Walk northwest on Dandy's.
  36. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  37. Keep right to stay on Dandy's.
  38. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  39. Turn right onto Yowie.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Intervention.
  42. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  43. Walk south on Treedom.
  44. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  45. Turn right onto Access Road.
  46. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  47. Turn right onto Aeroplane.
  48. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  49. Turn left onto Rock Bottom.
  50. Continue for 3 kilometers.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Intervention
    Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:46am (Australia/Brisbane)
    Jun 19, 2026
    Western Creek
    Jun 24, 2025 @ 9:11am
    Jun 24, 2025
    Treedom
    Jun 23, 2025 @ 10:15pm
    Jun 23, 2025
    		recent work done. Rides beautifully and heaps of fun for all levels.
    Rock Bottom
    Apr 29, 2025 @ 8:27pm
    Apr 29, 2025
    		Bridges have been fixed and wet areas are drying out
    Escalator
    Dec 31, 2023 @ 3:06pm
    Dec 31, 2023
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