3.3 miles
Distance
221 ft
Climb
-237 ft
Descent
3,270 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
3,159 ft
Altitude min
3,245 ft
Altitude start
3,232 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,685 ft
Distance flat

A ~5km loop covering the open trails accessible from the Pine Forest Road Carpark.

Detailed Description
Piney Back-loop is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Armidale. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 221 ft with a max elevation of 3,270 ft then descends -237 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 20, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Altitude min
    3,159 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,245 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,232 ft
  • Climb
    221 ft
  • Descent
    -237 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -15.2%
  • Grade min
    24%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    4,685 ft

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Armidale State Forest (Piney)
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Sixteen Beers.
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Bike south on Makin Bacon.
  4. Continue for 80 meters.
  5. Bike southeast on Makin Bacon.
  6. Continue for 60 meters.
  7. Bike south on Makin Bacon.
  8. Continue for 60 meters.
  9. Bike south on Makin Bacon.
  10. Continue for 40 meters.
  11. Bike southeast on Makin Bacon.
  12. Continue for 30 meters.
  13. Bike southeast on Makin Bacon.
  14. Continue for 40 meters.
  15. Bike south on Bernies Bypass.
  16. Continue for 40 meters.
  17. Bike west on Bernies Bypass.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Bike west on Bernies Bypass.
  20. Continue for 70 meters.
  21. Bike west on Ding-Wit.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Bike northwest on Ding-Wit.
  24. Continue for 100 meters.
  25. Bike northwest on Ding-Wit.
  26. Continue for 60 meters.
  27. Bike northwest on Ding-Wit.
  28. Continue for 10 meters.
  29. Bike northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  30. Continue for 100 meters.
  31. Bike north on Big Dog's Den.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Bike southwest on Big Dog's Den.
  34. Continue for 400 meters.
  35. Bike southwest on Big Dog's Den.
  36. Continue for 400 meters.
  37. Bike northeast on Ghost.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
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