14.0 miles
Distance
1,654 ft
Climb
-1,642 ft
Descent
2,248 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
1,902 ft
Altitude min
2,124 ft
Altitude start
2,136 ft
Altitude end
-36.8%
Grade max
29.7%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Red Loop has been permanently closed.
The last portion of the original Red Loop (from Everglades onwards) is open for riding.

Detailed Description
Red Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Wingello. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,654 ft with a max elevation of 2,248 ft then descends -1,642 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 30, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Highlands Trails (www.highlandstrails.com.au)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 8 min
  • Altitude min
    1,902 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,124 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,136 ft
  • Climb
    1,654 ft
  • Descent
    -1,642 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.8%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

6 Reviews & Comments

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Is this loop rideable again? Keen to ride it this weekend!

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    19
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
Wingello
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Wingello
0:20 | 15 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 4, 2023
Wingello

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Genesis
Dec 1, 2025 @ 10:04am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
Branch down, approx 25cm diameter. Needs chainsaw or could possibly be lifted off the trail with 2-3 people
Cover Shot
Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:20am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
Everglades
Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:20am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
Princesses Revenge
Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:20am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
Flinging Scotsman
Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:20am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
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