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1,499 ft
Distance
-115 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
1,669 ft
Altitude min
1,785 ft
Altitude max
1,785 ft
Altitude start
1,670 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-51.1%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,499 ft
Distance down
00:01:49
Avg time
3rd Parallel Details
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Riding AreaBig Hill Mountain Bike Park
Mt Beauty -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Short but sweet. An enjoyable, flowing fast downhill section with a few features to keep you on your toes.
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Directions to 3rd-parallel trailhead
(-36.744090, 147.188370)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3rd Parallel
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Where is 3rd Parallel located?
3rd Parallel is located in Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mt Beauty, Australia. It is part of the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.74409, 147.18837.
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How hard is 3rd Parallel?
3rd Parallel is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for 3rd Parallel?
The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,669 ft to 1,785 ft.
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Is 3rd Parallel a point to point trail?
3rd Parallel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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