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1.6 miles
Distance
256 ft
Climb
-422 ft
Descent
00:17:04
Avg time
-166 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
520 ft
Altitude max
520 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
-2.002%
Grade
-16.971%
Grade max
18.814%
Grade min
2,837 ft
Distance climb
4,924 ft
Distance down
539 ft
Distance flat
00:17:04
Avg time

Avatar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75134 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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AI Generated Description

Avatar is a 3 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gold Coast. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 78 m blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Avatar Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 8:15am (Australia/Brisbane)
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:09pm
Jul 5, 2025
lots of trees down at this location.
Dec 30, 2023 @ 7:03pm
Dec 30, 2023
Tree is a little too big for me to move solo
Dec 30, 2023 @ 7:03pm
Dec 30, 2023
Big tree
May 12, 2023 @ 1:56am
May 12, 2023
Tree over trail
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on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to avatar-49813 trailhead (-27.975580, 153.298640)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Avatar located?
      Avatar is located in Nerang National Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Nerang National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.97558, 153.29864.
      How hard is Avatar?
      Avatar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.002%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Avatar?
      Avatar has 256 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 422 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 520 ft.
      Is Avatar a point to point trail?
      Avatar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Avatar?
      Avatar is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Avatar?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Avatar. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      When is the best time of year to ride Avatar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Avatar are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Avatar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Avatar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Avatar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Avatar. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Avatar?
      Avatar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 610 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 617 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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