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11.6 miles
Distance
1,820 ft
Climb
-1,886 ft
Descent
2,425 ft
High Point
-66 ft
Altitude change
1,764 ft
Altitude min
1,837 ft
Altitude start
1,772 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-53.6%
Grade max
53.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3,314 ft
Distance flat
You can ride this loop in either direction but I'd recommend the clockwise direction to make the most of the tight downhill moto trails on the eastern side of the loop. Head down Martin Street and cross the Lerderderg (if the river is high - refer map and access from near bridge on Greendale Trentham Road). First is a bit of hike a bike just to get you out of the gorge but you're quickly back on the bike for a steep climb up Albo's Grunter and then across the to the (relatively) flatter Weekend Warrior and Sweet Nuggs loop. Head across to Mongrels - tip is to keep your speed up to roller coaster the hills. Onto Snakey and into the Yankee Mine area where you can have a look at the old shafts, boilers, etc. Climb Yankee Mine Track - a roughish fire trail - before the rapid descent down the MAGA trail before a steep climb back out. Follow the moto trail back to Blackwood via Shaws Lake area. Note there is a sharp turn in the moto trail off a short section of fire trail which is one of the better bits so keep an eye on Trail forks first time around. Bomb it down to the gorge area and then back into town. A reasonably hard ride requiring reasonable fitness but you can walk any bits you're not comfortable with or are too steep. A fit person should be able to ride the majority of it.
Detailed Description
Grunter is a 12 mile less popular intermediate route located near. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 41 trails. This route climbs 1,820 ft with a max elevation of 2,425 ft then descends -1,886 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Feb 24, 2023)
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time3 hr 24 min
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Altitude min1,764 ft
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Altitude start1,837 ft
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Altitude end1,772 ft
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Climb1,820 ft
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Descent-1,886 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-53.6%
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Grade min53.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3,314 ft
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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