5.6 miles
Distance
473 ft
Climb
-1,105 ft
Descent
1,518 ft
High Point
-632 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
1,518 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-31.6%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,264 ft
Distance flat

Leave your car near Farndons Hall and then ride down. Get someone to pick you up at the bottom of broken bottles on Olinda Creek Road - or alternatively ride back up.

Detailed Description
Mostly Downhill Fun is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Mount Dandenong. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 473 ft with a max elevation of 1,518 ft then descends -1,105 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 15, 2026)

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Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (yrmtb.com.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    57 min 30 sec
  • Altitude change
    -632 ft
  • Altitude min
    851 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,518 ft
  • Altitude end
    886 ft
  • Climb
    473 ft
  • Descent
    -1,105 ft
  • Grade
    -2.1%
  • Grade max
    -31.6%
  • Grade min
    19%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,264 ft

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Trails in Route

Tchans1 mile
Lyre Lyre656 ft
Broken Bottles2,218 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lyre Lyre
Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:08pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Apr 15, 2026
Medium size tree tree down across trail in bottom section at about head height, can duck under
Broken Bottles
Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:14pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Apr 15, 2026
Tchans
Jan 26, 2026 @ 6:54pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 25, 2026
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