12.3 miles
Distance
1,105 ft
Climb
-1,106 ft
Descent
547 ft
High Point
156 ft
Altitude min
421 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-53.5%
Grade max
38.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Riding after rain is not reccomended, give the tracks at least a week to dry out before riding and check the trail status on the NPWS website
This route is not AMTB friendly due to the akward nature of the climbs

This all-mountain loop of Loftus takes in the best green and blue tracks of the northern end of the Royal National Park. This route is natural and techy and traverses a wide variety of trails in the park. The most challenging features on this loop have b-lines so it should be achieveable for most riders.

From the Loftus Oval carpark, turn right onto HQ Holden, cross Farnell Avenue and follow the trails on the Princes Highway towards Engadine. Turn off the Engadine Lakes Fire Trail onto Don't Pinch Me and the Teapot Trail. Climb up to Loftus Trig then head down South Connex and Can of Worms back towards Farnell Avenue.

From Farnell Avenue, join Blair Witch and the Sginalhouse Trail before weaving back through the forest towards Loftus Oval. Head down Upper Middle Bogan and Holy Trail before traversing Along Savilles Creek. At the top of the Savilles Creek climb, you can join Bobcats to add some black tech spice into the route - this hasn't been included to cap the difficulty at blue but it will loop you back onto the start of Savilles Creek so have an explore if you've got some energy From the top of Savilles Creek, join Ziggy & Zaggy before rolling back towards the finish.

I have tested this loop on my Garmin but if there are any segments that need tidying up please let me know and I will fix them.

Detailed Description
Loftus all-mountain loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Sydney. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,105 ft with a max elevation of 547 ft then descends -1,106 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Altitude min
    156 ft
  • Altitude start
    421 ft
  • Altitude end
    420 ft
  • Climb
    1,105 ft
  • Descent
    -1,106 ft
  • Grade max
    -53.5%
  • Grade min
    38.6%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
172
mtb
74
mtb
49
mtb
36

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