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3.9 miles
Distance
474 ft
Climb
-480 ft
Descent
734 ft
High Point
-6 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
686 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-53%
Grade max
34.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,808 ft
Distance flat
This loop shows the safest way to return to the top of the DH track at Knapsack. It is not signposted on the ground, so load it into the Trailforks app or onto your head unit before setting out.
From the carpark, ride along the main fire trail and turn left into an unlabelled singletrack section to start the DH. Ride the DH. After finishing, turn right onto the Knapsack Viaduct track. At the highway, turn right into the protected shoulder and start riding up the hill. Just before the onramp goes under the highway, push the bike up the little track to the right. This joins the Lapstone Zig Zag, which takes you to Knapsack Street. Ride up Knapsack Street before turning off onto The Poo Farm. Ride down and continue along the road to Barnet Street, ride up the hill and you're back home
Detailed Description
Knapsack DH Lap is a 4 mile popular expert route located near Glenbrook. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 474 ft with a max elevation of 734 ft then descends -480 ft.
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Altitude min337 ft
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Altitude start686 ft
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Altitude end679 ft
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Climb474 ft
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Descent-480 ft
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Grade max-53%
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Grade min34.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat2,808 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeDH, AM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Knapsack String Line DH and other HIDDEN MTB Gems
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KNARLY KNAPSACK & OTHER HIDDEN TRAILS
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Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:44am (Australia/Sydney) Sep 18, 2026 | ||||
Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:44am (Australia/Sydney) Sep 18, 2026 |
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