more stats
2,913 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
100 ft
Altitude min
172 ft
Altitude max
141 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
1,355 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Back O Bourke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cows With Guns
    Coffs Harbour
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85073 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350950 in Trail Running
    • #353905 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,090 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,879 in Trail Running
    • #9,309 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Back O Bourke is a 888 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Coffs Harbour. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Back O Bourke Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back O Bourke located?
      Back O Bourke is located in Cows With Guns, Coffs Harbour, Australia. It is part of the Cows With Guns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.40271, 153.01095.
      ▼ How hard is Back O Bourke?
      Back O Bourke is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back O Bourke?
      Back O Bourke has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 100 ft to 172 ft.
      ▼ Is Back O Bourke a point to point trail?
      Yes, Back O Bourke is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back O Bourke?
      Back O Bourke is 2,913 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back O Bourke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back O Bourke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back O Bourke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back O Bourke are:
      • June (4 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Back O Bourke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back O Bourke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back O Bourke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Back O Bourke. The trail is 2,913 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back O Bourke?
      Back O Bourke is a moderately popular trail. There have been 366 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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