more stats
3,517 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
296 ft
Altitude min
334 ft
Altitude max
296 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
0.835%
Grade
-8.851%
Grade max
9.279%
Grade min
1,683 ft
Distance climb
1,117 ft
Distance down
717 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
Avg time

Apple Grove Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fire Shed Trails
    Tathra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37180 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352176 in Trail Running
    • #104715 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,786 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,987 in Trail Running
    • #3,525 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

1km - Fire trail with 2 creek crossings. In the early 1900's this area was an Apple Orchard run by the Gowing Family.

Tags
Creek crossing

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Apple Grove Trail Reports

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Jan 9, 2025 @ 10:49am
Jan 9, 2025
 Lots of sticks and leaf litter. Looks like some of these trails haven’t been maintained for quite some time….
Sep 29, 2024 @ 5:38pm
Sep 29, 2024
 Trees across trail, lots of sticks and leaf litter. Looks like some of these trails aren't been ridden or maintained, which is a shame.
Apr 1, 2024 @ 3:20am
Apr 1, 2024
Jan 16, 2024 @ 9:00pm
Jan 16, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Sep 6, 2023 @ 6:03pm
Sep 6, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Apple Grove located?
      Apple Grove is located in Fire Shed Trails, Tathra, Australia. It is part of the Fire Shed Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73983, 149.96832.
      ▼ How hard is Apple Grove?
      Apple Grove is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.835%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Apple Grove?
      Apple Grove has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 296 ft to 334 ft.
      ▼ Is Apple Grove a point to point trail?
      Apple Grove is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Apple Grove?
      Apple Grove is 3,517 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Apple Grove?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Apple Grove. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Apple Grove? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apple Grove are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Apple Grove?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Apple Grove. The trail is 3,517 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Apple Grove?
      Apple Grove is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 646 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 696 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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