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3,927 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
317 ft
Altitude min
420 ft
Altitude max
420 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
1,194 ft
Distance climb
2,487 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time

Backburner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kincumba Mountain
    Terrigal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49262 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47825 in E-Biking
    • #91824 in Trail Running
    • #123688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster

Flowing track, no overly difficult sections, reasonably level ride on side of hill

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Backburner Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:23pm (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 25, 2026
Aug 28, 2025 @ 3:58pm
Aug 28, 2025
 Trails are drying out nicely and ready to ride for Spring.
Aug 9, 2025 @ 12:37pm
Aug 9, 2025
 All singletrails on Kincumber are closed due to extremely wet conditions until late August.
Aug 8, 2025 @ 11:07pm
Aug 8, 2025
 Trails are extremely wet (Early August 2026) and will take a good couple weeks to dry out provided we have no more rain. Avoid riding single...
Nov 27, 2024 @ 2:42am
Nov 27, 2024
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Status:
on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to backburner trailhead (-33.447270, 151.399830)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Kincumba Guided Tour
      ★ 3.4 • 11 miles • 1,790 ft • 36 • Loop •
      This is a guided tour of Kincumba Mountain
      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      RussPin
      Great fun cross country track that can be ridden in both directions....a lot more fun going down though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backburner located?
      Backburner is located in Kincumba Mountain, Terrigal, Australia. It is part of the Kincumba Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.44727, 151.39983.
      ▼ How hard is Backburner?
      Backburner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backburner?
      Backburner has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 317 ft to 420 ft.
      ▼ Is Backburner a point to point trail?
      Backburner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backburner?
      Backburner is 3,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backburner?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backburner. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Backburner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backburner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backburner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Backburner. The trail is 3,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backburner?
      Backburner is a very popular trail. There have been 2,791 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,973 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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