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1,273 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
115 ft
Altitude min
167 ft
Altitude max
163 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:00:54
Avg time
Balcony Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJolly Nose Mountain Bike Park
Port Macquarie -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#5,063 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #5,580 in E-Biking
- #9,854 in Trail Running
- #9,829 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This trail makes for an easy return when coming out of Chainsaw and back to the car park. The trail has several raised sections to avoid frequently dampish ground using a range of materials before starting the gentle climb up the ridge.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 44 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
All
- 238 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 676 ft • 22 • Out & Back •
Mostly a nice flowing XC singletrack with a couple of short climbs.
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