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4.3 miles
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
3,269 ft
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
3,164 ft
Altitude min
3,238 ft
Altitude start
3,219 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,980 ft
Distance flat
This route is archived

Trails are all open. Trail features, in particular knockovers and bridges, have some broken decking. Caution advised when riding.

This loop is the first to be opened as NEMTB start to progress the process of reinvigorating The Piney MTB Trails during 2024.

Please contact the NEMTB secretary for more information and any assistance with ongoing works.

Detailed Description
Piney Rehab Loop is a 4 mile 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 10 trails. This route climbs 254 ft with a max elevation of 3,269 ft then descends -274 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Dec 20, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    32 min 45 sec
  • Altitude min
    3,164 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,238 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,219 ft
  • Climb
    254 ft
  • Descent
    -274 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -20.7%
  • Grade min
    15.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,980 ft

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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
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk south on Bikes on Dykes.
  2. Continue for 600 meters.
  3. Keep right to take Dire Straights.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Keep left to take Double Dip.
  6. Continue for 500 meters.
  7. Walk north on Ding-Wit.
  8. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  9. Walk west on Ding-Wit.
  10. Continue for 10 meters.
  11. Walk southwest on Ding-Wit.
  12. Continue for 40 meters.
  13. Walk northwest on Ding-Wit.
  14. Continue for 50 meters.
  15. Walk southwest on Ding-Wit.
  16. Continue for 80 meters.
  17. Walk northwest on Ding-Wit.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Walk west on Ding-Wit.
  20. Continue for 20 meters.
  21. Walk northwest on Ding-Wit.
  22. Continue for 60 meters.
  23. Walk northwest on Ding-Wit.
  24. Continue for 10 meters.
  25. Walk southwest on Ding-Wit.
  26. Continue for 30 meters.
  27. Walk south on Ding-Wit.
  28. Continue for 40 meters.
  29. Walk southwest on Ding-Wit.
  30. Continue for 100 meters.
  31. Walk northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  32. Continue for 70 meters.
  33. Walk northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  34. Continue for 70 meters.
  35. Walk northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  36. Continue for 40 meters.
  37. Walk northwest on Big Dog's Den.
  38. Continue for 70 meters.
  39. Walk southwest on Big Dog's Den.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Walk southwest on Big Dog's Den.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Walk north on Big Dog's Den.
  44. Continue for 400 meters.
  45. Walk northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  46. Continue for 20 meters.
  47. Walk north on Big Dog's Den.
  48. Continue for 30 meters.
  49. Walk northeast on Big Dog's Den.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
  51. Walk northeast on Home Run.
  52. Continue for 300 meters.
  53. Walk east on Home Run.
  54. Continue for 200 meters.
  55. Walk north on Double Dip to GKOII.
  56. Continue for 100 meters.
  57. Walk east on Double Dip to GKOII.
  58. Continue for 20 meters.
  59. Keep right to take Ghost.
  60. Continue for 200 meters.
  61. Walk northeast on Ghost.
  62. Continue for 300 meters.
  63. Walk northeast on Wet 'n Wild.
  64. Continue for 300 meters.
  65. Walk east on Wet 'n Wild.
  66. Continue for 70 meters.
  67. Bear right onto Trotter's Run.
  68. Continue for 100 meters.
  69. Walk southwest on Trotter's Run.
  70. Continue for 200 meters.
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Dire Straights
Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Australia/Sydney)
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Ghost
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Sixteen Beers
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Ding-Wit
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Big Dog's Den
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