19.0 miles
Distance
2,757 ft
Climb
-2,756 ft
Descent
760 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
70 ft
Altitude min
170 ft
Altitude start
171 ft
Altitude end
-110.3%
Grade max
60.3%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This particular loop takes you out to the back of Nerang State Forest to the beautiful Lost World single track. This particular loop features an amazing change of landscape which even features some rainforest, a small creek crossing and a few narrow bridge crossings.

Plenty of hydration is a must as it will cover around 23kms and 750m of climbing.

Detailed Description
Lost World Loop + Extra is a 19 mile popular intermediate route located near Gold Coast. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 2,757 ft with a max elevation of 760 ft then descends -2,756 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Aug 20, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Altitude min
    70 ft
  • Altitude start
    170 ft
  • Altitude end
    171 ft
  • Climb
    2,757 ft
  • Descent
    -2,756 ft
  • Grade max
    -110.3%
  • Grade min
    60.3%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Wombats5,135 ft
Vertigo1,109 ft
Lost World2 miles
Explosions2 miles
Petes1 mile
Casuarina Explorer Long Loop Up1 mile
Taipan3,268 ft
Exit2,185 ft

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    AM
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Taipan
    Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:27am (Australia/Brisbane)
    Aug 22, 2026
    Quite janky and dry, could use some rain
    Petes
    Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:27am (Australia/Brisbane)
    Aug 22, 2026
    Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
    Exit
    Aug 21, 2026 @ 4:34pm (Australia/Brisbane)
    Aug 20, 2026
    Wombats
    Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:45am (Australia/Brisbane)
    Jul 24, 2026
    Casuarina Explorer Long Loop Up
    Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:45am (Australia/Brisbane)
    Jul 24, 2026
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