7.2 miles
Distance
778 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
1,316 ft
High Point
881 ft
Altitude min
899 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-20.3%
Grade max
31.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,754 ft
Distance flat

Not up to the full KC loop yet. Give the short loop a go. Has all the challenges of the full loop in half the time

Detailed Description
KC Short Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near City of Perth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 23 trails. This route climbs 778 ft with a max elevation of 1,316 ft then descends -778 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jul 16, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 1, 2026)
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Kalamunda Mountain Bike Collective (www.kmbc.org.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 24 min
  • Altitude min
    881 ft
  • Altitude start
    899 ft
  • Altitude end
    899 ft
  • Climb
    778 ft
  • Descent
    -778 ft
  • Grade max
    -20.3%
  • Grade min
    31.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,754 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    85
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