6.6 miles
Distance
867 ft
Climb
-840 ft
Descent
1,461 ft
High Point
26 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
768 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
46.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Summit the south peak at lyre lyre along tchans and broken bottles via delta4

Detailed Description
Southern Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular expert 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 5 trails. This route climbs 867 ft with a max elevation of 1,461 ft then descends -840 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

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

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 0 min
  • Altitude min
    768 ft
  • Altitude start
    768 ft
  • Altitude end
    794 ft
  • Climb
    867 ft
  • Descent
    -840 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -42.5%
  • Grade min
    46.5%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Burnt Out Climb4,331 ft
Lyre Lyre1,745 ft
Broken Bottles2,313 ft
Burnt Out Climb407 ft
Delta 43,009 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Silvan Mountain Bike Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on Magpie Extension.
  2. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  3. Walk north on Delta 4.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Walk northwest on Delta 4.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Walk south on Delta 4.
  8. Continue for 100 meters.
  9. Walk northwest on Delta 4.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Walk northwest on Delta 4.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Walk north on Burnt Out Climb.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Walk west on Burnt Out Climb.
  16. Continue for 200 meters.
  17. Walk west on Burnt Out Climb.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Walk west on Burnt Out Climb.
  20. Continue for 600 meters.
  21. Turn right to stay on Burnt Out Climb.
  22. Continue for 70 meters.
  23. Walk south on Tchans.
  24. Continue for 300 meters.
  25. Walk southeast on Tchans.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Walk west on Tchans.
  28. Continue for 700 meters.
  29. Walk west on Tchans.
  30. Continue for 600 meters.
  31. Walk south on Tchans.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Walk south on Lyre Lyre.
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
  35. Walk southeast on Lyre Lyre.
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Walk east on Lyre Lyre.
  38. Continue for 100 meters.
  39. Walk north on Lyre Lyre.
  40. Continue for 80 meters.
  41. Walk southeast on Lyre Lyre.
  42. Continue for 80 meters.
  43. Walk north on Lyre Lyre.
  44. Continue for 300 meters.
  45. Walk north on Lyre Lyre.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Walk north on Broken Bottles.
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Walk north on Broken Bottles.
  50. Continue for 100 meters.
  51. Walk east on Broken Bottles.
  52. Continue for 300 meters.
  53. Walk east on Broken Bottles.
  54. Continue for 200 meters.
  55. Walk east on Broken Bottles.
  56. Continue for 200 meters.
  57. Walk south on Broken Bottles.
  58. Continue for 700 meters.
  59. Keep right to take Link.
  60. Continue for 60 meters.
  61. Turn right onto Burnt Out Climb.
  62. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  63. Walk north on Burnt Out Climb.
  64. Continue for 100 meters.
  65. Walk northeast on Burnt Out Climb.
  66. Continue for 100 meters.
  67. Walk southeast on Delta 4.
  68. Continue for 200 meters.
  69. Walk east on Delta 4.
  70. Continue for 200 meters.
  71. Walk south on Delta 4.
  72. Continue for 100 meters.
  73. Walk north on Delta 4.
  74. Continue for 200 meters.
  75. Walk north on Delta 4.
  76. Continue for 200 meters.
  77. Walk north on Magpie Extension.
  78. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Delta 4
    May 1, 2026 @ 9:22pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    May 1, 2026
    		Trail has reopened.
    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
    Burnt Out Climb
    Jan 26, 2026 @ 6:55pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    Jan 25, 2026
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