7.8 miles
Distance
1,688 ft
Climb
-1,688 ft
Descent
1,192 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
723 ft
Altitude min
763 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-40.5%
Grade max
49%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,543 ft
Distance flat

Nice little loop including uphills and downhills with not many unsanctioned trail and mostly singletrack.

Detailed Description
Twisty Loop is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate 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 11 trails. This route climbs 1,688 ft with a max elevation of 1,192 ft then descends -1,688 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 29, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Altitude min
    723 ft
  • Altitude start
    763 ft
  • Altitude end
    764 ft
  • Climb
    1,688 ft
  • Descent
    -1,688 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.5%
  • Grade min
    49%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,543 ft

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Trails in Route

Magpie3,720 ft
Twisted Sister3,576 ft
Temple of Zoom5,171 ft
Link174 ft
Downhill Track3,632 ft
Rib Track2 miles
Track 111,332 ft
10.9430 ft
JJ's2,877 ft
Yabby Hill Climb3,091 ft

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    Silvan Mountain Bike Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
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  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2
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    youtuber Silvan Mountain Bike Trails - JJ's
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

    statustraildateconditiondescription
    Temple of Zoom
    Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:45am (Australia/Melbourne)
    Jul 31, 2026
    		tree across trail. easy to spot and get around.
    Yabby Hill Climb
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:37am (Australia/Melbourne)
    Jun 29, 2026
    JJ's
    Jun 30, 2026 @ 9:36am (Australia/Melbourne)
    Jun 29, 2026
    Rib Track
    May 22, 2026 @ 5:22pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    May 22, 2026
    		80% open
    Twisted Sister
    May 1, 2026 @ 9:22pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    May 1, 2026
    		Trail has reopened.
    more reports »
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