9.6 miles
Distance
1,216 ft
Climb
-1,217 ft
Descent
506 ft
High Point
231 ft
Altitude min
367 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-52%
Grade max
41.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

good loop to do if people are hanging out at the picnic spot. its a figure eight loop which will pass back by the picnic area half way through

Detailed Description
picnic loop is a 10 mile moderately popular easy route located near Melbourne. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 58 trails. This route climbs 1,216 ft with a max elevation of 506 ft then descends -1,217 ft.
Tags
Picnic spot

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 3 trails (newest: Jan 9, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 4, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Plenty Gorge Mountain Bike Club (plentygorgemtb.org.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    45 min 9 sec
  • Altitude min
    231 ft
  • Altitude start
    367 ft
  • Altitude end
    367 ft
  • Climb
    1,216 ft
  • Descent
    -1,217 ft
  • Grade max
    -52%
  • Grade min
    41.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    6
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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