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1.5 miles
Distance
526 ft
Climb
-266 ft
Descent
00:16:49
Avg time
261 ft
Altitude change
516 ft
Altitude min
781 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-54.1%
Grade max
142.5%
Grade min
3,284 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
2,198 ft
Distance flat
00:16:49
Avg time

Axehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Derby
    Derby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12440 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,759 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #714 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Axehead is the main access trail into the wider Derby trail network. Predominately an easy climbing trail, it features, views of the Cascade River, tree ferns and dense forests and passes by numerous old dry stone walls built by tin miners

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,222 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (12 votes)
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      Directions to axehead trailhead (-41.150760, 147.804380)
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      Dec 9, 2017 @ 3:34am
      Dec 9, 2017
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      0:30 | 521 | Apr 3, 2018 , Derby
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      897 | Feb 18, 2017 , Derby

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Axehead located?
      Axehead is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.15076, 147.80438.
      ▼ How hard is Axehead?
      Axehead is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Axehead?
      Axehead has 526 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 266 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 516 ft to 781 ft.
      ▼ How long is Axehead?
      Axehead is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Axehead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Axehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Axehead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Axehead are:
      • January (89 activities)
      • February (76 activities)
      • March (74 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Axehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Axehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Axehead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Axehead. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Axehead?
      Axehead is a very popular trail. There have been 8,407 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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