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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
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time44 min 28 sec
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Altitude change-1,585 ft
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Altitude min638 ft
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Altitude start2,298 ft
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Altitude end712 ft
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Climb234 ft
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Descent-1,818 ft
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Grade-8%
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Grade max-61.8%
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Grade min23.1%
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Distance climb3,917 ft
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,355 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeShuttled
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Bike typeDH, AM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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