more stats
2,740 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
3,185 ft
Altitude min
3,256 ft
Altitude max
3,255 ft
Altitude start
3,185 ft
Altitude end
-2.544%
Grade
-14.736%
Grade max
10.123%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
1,385 ft
Distance down
805 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Ants Pants Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rydal
    Lithgow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74112 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #368290 in Trail Running
    • #363203 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,571 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,530 in Trail Running
    • #9,670 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A nice bit of single trail to start your ride out this way

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Ants Pants Trail Reports

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Jan 21, 2020 @ 3:25am
Jan 21, 2020
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Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:02pm
Dec 25, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:01pm
Dec 25, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Oct 27, 2016 @ 2:22am
Oct 27, 2016
 No issues, trails dried out nicely since last rain
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on Jan 21, 2020
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ants Pants located?
      Ants Pants is located in Rydal, Lithgow, Australia. It is part of the Rydal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.47448, 150.03814.
      ▼ How hard is Ants Pants?
      Ants Pants is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.544%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ants Pants?
      Ants Pants has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,185 ft to 3,256 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ants Pants?
      Ants Pants is 2,740 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ants Pants?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ants Pants. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ants Pants? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ants Pants are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ants Pants?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ants Pants. The trail is 2,740 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ants Pants?
      Ants Pants is a very popular trail. There have been 390 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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