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3.8 miles
Distance
297 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
2,057 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,889 ft
Altitude min
1,963 ft
Altitude start
1,965 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,188 ft
Distance flat
Loop 1 is a beginner friendly trail that traverses the lower slopes of mt stromlo and the holden’s creek areas. Gently winding with no difficult trail features to negotiate, loop 1 can be ridden in different parts to lengthen or shorten the ride, and the return to the carpark is never far away. It is the perfect ride for someone who is new to mountain biking or has been away from it for a while. There are some technical trail features at different points on the loop for you to try out your skills and have some fun.
Detailed Description
Loop 01 is a 4 mile popular easy route located near Canberra. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 297 ft with a max elevation of 2,057 ft then descends -294 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 2 trails (newest: Oct 4, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time42 min 53 sec
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min1,889 ft
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Altitude start1,963 ft
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Altitude end1,965 ft
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Climb297 ft
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Descent-294 ft
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Grade max-17.7%
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Grade min21.4%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,188 ft
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Trails in Route
| 486 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,083 ft | |||||
| 1,348 ft | |||||
| 958 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Mount Stromlo MTB Park - Old Duffy Descent
trail: Old Duffy Descent
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Aug 6, 2024
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Kangaroo mob in Stromlo MTB park
trail: Old Duffy Descent
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Apr 2, 2022
Surrounded by Kangaroos as I was riding down Old Duffy Descent
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