more stats
5,043 ft
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
218 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
288 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
3,291 ft
Distance climb
1,385 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:08:53
Avg time

Bad Apples Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #121094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81460 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,539 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,807 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Optional track leading off Apple Grove. Features nice rock gardens, small drop and bridge in the first 150m. After the bridge it is a moderate climb out back onto Apple Grove.

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BridgesDropsRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Bad Apples Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2025 @ 7:37am
Jul 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Jan 1, 2025
Large tree fallen over trail, needs chainsaw. Lots of smaller trees too that are ride overable
Jan 13, 2024 @ 7:29am
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Dec 19, 2023 @ 10:20pm
Dec 19, 2023
Sep 29, 2023 @ 7:15am
Sep 29, 2023
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Status:
on Jul 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bad-apples trailhead (-36.739830, 149.968320)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Dazool
      Great little descent with rocks that'll bite if you're ejected from your steed. Double Black rating is stated at the start on the sign and really only applies for the first 150-200m, after that it is a nice climb back to Apple Grove.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bad Apples located?
      Bad Apples is located in Bundadung Trails, Tathra, Australia. It is part of the Bundadung Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73983, 149.96832.
      ▼ How hard is Bad Apples?
      Bad Apples is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bad Apples?
      Bad Apples has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 ft to 331 ft.
      ▼ Is Bad Apples a point to point trail?
      Bad Apples is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bad Apples?
      Bad Apples is 5,043 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bad Apples?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bad Apples. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bad Apples? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bad Apples are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bad Apples?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bad Apples. The trail is 5,043 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bad Apples?
      Bad Apples is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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