Mountain Bike

44.2 miles

Distance

3,554 ft

Climb

-3,580 ft

Descent

925 ft

High Point

Mostly gravel loop through Budgong, crossing the Shoalhaven river behind Coolendel and returning through Burrier to Nowra / North Nowra.
Turn left ~25km onto Ruins firetrail, continue to gate the decent becomes rougher & steeper with a few short pinches.
Take left fork towards bottom of trail - track heads towards houses - map will lead across paddock (under fence) rejoining track close to river access.
Continue east along the riverbed (large river stones + very sandy) to shallow river crossing opposite Coolendel and short hike up the bank using a walking trail (camping available at Coolendel), continue on the gravel / sealed road through Burrier back to Nowra (with some extra gravel along Old Bamarang Way and fire trails)
Access to Nowra via firetrails, continues through to Nowra Show Ground

Detailed Description

Budgong, Coolendel & Burrier loop is a 44 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Nowra. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 3,554 ft with a max elevation of 925 ft then descends -3,580 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Budgong Rd				6 miles
	Ruins Firetrail				4 miles
	Grassy Gully Rd				6 miles

Details

Riding area

Budgong
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bikepacking

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC, CX, Gravel
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for Budgong, Coolendel & Burrier loop mountain bike route

Avg time

4 hr 3 min
Altitude min

27 ft
Altitude start

208 ft
Altitude end

180 ft
Grade max

-53.1%
Grade min

47.5%
Distance climb

22 miles
Distance down

18 miles
Distance flat

4 miles

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Budgong Rd	Dec 27, 2021 @ 11:43am Dec 27, 2021
	Ruins Firetrail	Feb 22, 2020 @ 12:36pm Feb 22, 2020		The whole area has been severely burned out by the recent fires. The recent heavy rains have washed the ash and soil into creeks, holes, etc. Duffy's Rd was drivable but has some big boggy patches with very soft, wet ash. I didn't ride or drive this trail - only speed at the top- but imagine you would need to be very cautious.