3.8 miles
Distance
234 ft
Climb
-1,818 ft
Descent
2,304 ft
High Point
-1,585 ft
Altitude change
638 ft
Altitude min
2,298 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-61.8%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
3,917 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat

Starting at the springs, this sheds almost 500m of elevation in just over 3km of single track.

Detailed Description
Mega Hoot is a 4 mile popular expert route located near Hobart. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 234 ft with a max elevation of 2,304 ft then descends -1,818 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 28, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    47 min 17 sec
  • Altitude change
    -1,585 ft
  • Altitude min
    638 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,298 ft
  • Altitude end
    712 ft
  • Climb
    234 ft
  • Descent
    -1,818 ft
  • Grade
    -8%
  • Grade max
    -61.8%
  • Grade min
    23.1%
  • Distance climb
    3,917 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,355 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)
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    Drops
    Dec 30, 2025 @ 12:05pm (Australia/Hobart)
    Dec 29, 2025
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    Nov 3, 2021 @ 1:12pm
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