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16.8 miles
Distance
2,277 ft
Climb
-2,261 ft
Descent
738 ft
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
636 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-61.9%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Great loop of the entire reserve
Detailed Description
Sturt Gorge Loop is a 17 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Adelaide. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 33 trails. This route climbs 2,277 ft with a max elevation of 738 ft then descends -2,261 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 2, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Sep 5, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time2 hr 4 min
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Altitude min204 ft
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Altitude start636 ft
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Altitude end653 ft
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Climb2,277 ft
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Descent-2,261 ft
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Grade max-61.9%
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Grade min39.1%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
8 Reviews & Comments
searston
Best to go in anti clock wise direction.
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Trails in Route
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| 3,806 ft | |||||
| 135 ft | |||||
| 771 ft | |||||
| 945 ft | |||||
| 3,658 ft | |||||
| 771 ft | |||||
| 112 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 5,269 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 2 miles |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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mtb
De Rose - A to Z of Adelaide Downhill tracks
trail: de Rose Trail
11:58 | 204 | comments: 0 | favs:
Apr 8, 2026
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11 mins ofl me and Kriss climbing de Rose North side
trail: de Rose Trail
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Feb 14, 2024
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