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5.2 miles
Distance
686 ft
Climb
-1,324 ft
Descent
00:47:56
Avg time
-638 ft
Altitude change
1,429 ft
Altitude min
2,155 ft
Altitude max
2,067 ft
Altitude start
1,430 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-37.1%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:47:56
Avg time
Atlas Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBlue Derby
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2015
Seemingly never-ending berms take you from the start of the trail near Mount Paris Dam down to join into the Dambusters descent.
The Atlas mine was one of Derby's famed tin mines, the relics of which still can be found hidden beneath the moss and ferns. it is an all out wilderness trail, mostly descending. One of the few point-to-point trails in the network that can be accessed by vehicle at the top. Atlas is a white-knuckle roller coaster ride that will appeal to more experienced riders. The boulders and mossy Myrtle Beech forests along the way create an experience not to be missed.
Vertigo MTB and MADMTB provide shuttles to the top from the trailhead at Derby
source: Ride Blue Derby
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 1 rides
- 27.2 km average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 27.7 km avg distance
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- 582 rides
- Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Directions to atlas trailhead
(-41.206920, 147.864830)
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Dec 30, 2018 , Derby
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Routes with this trail
23 miles • 4,431 ft • 18 •
Round 5 of the Dales of Derby Tas Gravity Enduro Series
12 miles • 1,424 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Head down on Atlas and join Dam Busters and follow route 1 back into Derby
9 Reviews & Comments
Sakeynes
Do Not use the green trail ‘Quarried’ to get to atlas trail start. It’s impassable with fallen trees. Atlas itself running mint Jan 2025
MattymonsterNZ
Beautiful trail that winds through forest and rock poking out occasionally to give great views. Be ready for rapid transitions from down hill to short techy steep climbs for the first half. Then it’s really fun down with a mix of rollers and rock features that sometimes feel like your going to lay h into space - have faith though, everything rolls.
Kiwikev
Many boggy sections at the moment but probably one of the better trails in the network as of now and is riding well
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