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10.8 miles
Distance
1,179 ft
Climb
-1,176 ft
Descent
2,571 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,963 ft
Altitude min
1,963 ft
Altitude start
1,965 ft
Altitude end
-34.5%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
RATING – INTERMEDIATE
TIME – 90 TO 120 MINUTES
Loop 4 is a full lap of Stromlo Forest Park’s mountain bike trails, riding the CORC Main Trunk Trail all the way. The climb takes you up towards Mt Stromlo and the descent to the Western side of the mountain is where the trails are much rockier and tree cover is more prevalent. At Slickrock junction you have a choice of turning left for the full loop (19km) or right for a superb descending short cut (14km). Returning along the northern trails through Wombat Junction you will have a flowing descending finish to the car park. To negotiate this trail you will need a good level of fitness with the technical skills to match. The climb is demanding in places and the descent and other areas are peppered with rocks and other obstacles.
Detailed Description
Loop 04 is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Canberra. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 36 trails. This route climbs 1,179 ft with a max elevation of 2,571 ft then descends -1,176 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 26, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 25, 2026)
Bike Park
Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time1 hr 46 min
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min1,963 ft
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Altitude start1,963 ft
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Altitude end1,965 ft
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Climb1,179 ft
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Descent-1,176 ft
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Grade max-34.5%
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Grade min27.8%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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