3.1 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
501 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
500 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-22%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,427 ft
Distance flat

The Tank Loop is a great introduction to Plenty Gorge MTB trails, suitable for all riders. The trail starts and ends at the "Tank".

This is an official Plenty Gorge MTB Club loop, it is the first loop of the trail formalisation project and it is the easiest of the three loops.

Detailed Description
Tank Loop - PGMTB Official Loop is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Melbourne. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 262 ft with a max elevation of 501 ft then descends -262 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 4, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Altitude min
    342 ft
  • Altitude start
    500 ft
  • Altitude end
    502 ft
  • Climb
    262 ft
  • Descent
    -262 ft
  • Grade max
    -22%
  • Grade min
    18.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,427 ft

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