Loop 8 - Hero (Yellow) Mountain Biking Route

6.4 miles

Distance

1,105 ft

Climb

-1,105 ft

Descent

2,017 ft

High Point

1 ft

Altitude change

1,069 ft

Altitude min

1,070 ft

Altitude start

1,070 ft

Altitude end

-26.9%

Grade max

41.2%

Grade min

3 miles

Distance climb

3 miles

Distance down

1,988 ft

Distance flat

Mountain biking involves the risk of injury.

A popular intermediate loop ride that takes in some of Mystic's most fun flow trails: Hero Trail and Shred Kelly's Last Stand. Follow the climbing trails up the mountain to earn your jumps on the way down. These trails ride fast, so check your speed and get to know the trail before letting loose.

Detailed Description

Loop 8 - Hero (Yellow) is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Bright. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,105 ft with a max elevation of 2,017 ft then descends -1,105 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Closed: 3 trails (newest: Oct 4, 2026)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 8, 2026)

Route Supporters

Alpine Cycling Club

Bike Park

Stats

Distance

6 miles
Avg time

1 hr 2 min
Altitude min

1,069 ft
Altitude start

1,070 ft
Altitude end

1,070 ft
Climb

1,105 ft
Descent

-1,105 ft
Grade max

-26.9%
Grade min

41.2%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1,988 ft

18 Reviews & Comments

Score Time Route Post Comment

Julie5XpplR Dec 27, 2023 at 0:25

Endless uphill that was not interesting to ride followed by disappointing descents with confusing signposts. I'm not sure why people rave about this place. We gave up and went to beechworth

Davidm1 Feb 19, 2023 at 15:26

The assent has heaps of tree roots and rocky sections. Downhill is great but eroded in places. Still a great loop.

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Trails in Route

	Flying Solo				1,211 ft
	Up And At ‘Em				2,769 ft
	Grevids Way				1,417 ft
	Up DJ				2,507 ft
	Hades 1				1 mile
	Lower Hero				1 mile
	Shred Kelly's Last Stand				1 mile
	The Gully				778 ft

Details

Riding area

Mystic Bike Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard
Activity Logs

79

trail	date	description
Shred Kelly's Last Stand	Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:03pm (Australia/Melbourne) Oct 4, 2026
Hades 1	Oct 5, 2026 @ 2:17pm (Australia/Melbourne) Oct 4, 2026	Trail closed for Spring 2026 harvest. More Info:https://www.elevationmystic.com/media/mystic-harvest-update/
Lower Hero	Oct 5, 2026 @ 2:16pm (Australia/Melbourne) Oct 4, 2026	Trail closed for Spring 2026 harvest. More Info:https://www.elevationmystic.com/media/mystic-harvest-update/
Up And At ‘Em	Sep 8, 2026 @ 9:00am (Australia/Melbourne) Sep 7, 2026	Tree cleared by Trail Crews
Flying Solo	Jul 9, 2026 @ 11:29am (Australia/Melbourne) Jul 8, 2026	Slippery bridge deck. Chicken wire on the bridge, especially the entrance, is missing, just worn off. But accident waiting to happen.