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10.1 miles
Distance
1,421 ft
Climb
-1,420 ft
Descent
1,874 ft
High Point
1,188 ft
Altitude min
1,188 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
-43.7%
Grade max
47.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Start out along the relatively flat "Reservoir Race", watching out for the steep cliffs beside the track in some sections. Climb up "Wheely Wavey" to the top of Service Basin Spur (There is a bail out point near the top, to shortcut back down "Busy Beaver" if you've had enough) Descend the far side of the spur down the fast and flowy "Port Hill" before climbing back up "2 Up". Finally descend the many switchbacks of "Busy Beaver" and return to the first section of "Reservoir Race "via "The Birthday Route"
Detailed Description
Yack Yellow Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Yackandandah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,421 ft with a max elevation of 1,874 ft then descends -1,420 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 15, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 20, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 38 min
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Altitude min1,188 ft
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Altitude start1,188 ft
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Altitude end1,188 ft
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Climb1,421 ft
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Descent-1,420 ft
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Grade max-43.7%
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Grade min47.1%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
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