more stats
3.9 miles
Distance
200 ft
Climb
-1,775 ft
Descent
00:40:02
Avg time
-1,574 ft
Altitude change
1,134 ft
Altitude min
2,711 ft
Altitude max
2,708 ft
Altitude start
1,135 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-77.1%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2,874 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:40:02
Avg time

Bale Out Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Remarkable National Park
    Melrose
  • AKA
    Willowie Link Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2023

Bale Out, named for the farmlands of the Willochra Plain, descends from the
Mount Remarkable ridge to the Willochra Plain 450m below.
This trail connects the Epic North Face climbing trail to the Willowie trail
network and features multiple line choices and amazing views.
Connect your ride back to Melrose (6km) or Wilmington (15km) along the
Southern Flinders Rail Trail.
All Difficult features on this trail have Intermediate options

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Bale Out Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2025 @ 7:19am
Aug 15, 2025
May 30, 2025 @ 11:15am
May 30, 2025
 it is dry but very manageable
Dec 30, 2024 @ 5:39pm
Dec 30, 2024
 Trail is riding well for summer
Oct 25, 2024 @ 6:29pm
Oct 25, 2024
 Dry but the trail surface is good
Oct 19, 2024 @ 8:23am
Oct 19, 2024
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      17
      Epic Triangle
      16 miles • 2,899 ft • 4 • Loop •
      The shorter version of the Epic, featuring the descent! Add in extra trails in Willowie or head on back...
      39
      Melrose Big Loop
      38 miles • 5,330 ft • 17 • Loop •
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      Mcgregsy
      Very well built flow trail. Try to time it so the arvo sun isn't in your eyes. Long and difficult enough that you need a breather in the middle. Definitely needs some care on your first run if you plan on hitting the features as lots have blind landings and serious exposure. Would be amazing fun once you learnt all the nuances. I felt slightly outgunned on a 140mm trail bike with upgraded brakes. Enduro bike would be ideal. Thanks Melrose for the amazing experience.
      ianbbear
      An awesome blue/black descent. Lots of rocks, techy turns and little hips and rocks to pop off. Such great fun and makes the brutal climb worth it!
      BhakarLpgnRx
      Nice and tacky today from recent thunderstorms,
      maybe more rocky in parts due to soil erosion from the rain ..? But I can't compare to when it's hot and dry, as it was my first time.
      Can get to high speeds so take care of the drop off the edge, as it is quite narrow.
      Fun trail , can get some nice flow .switchbacks are great.
      Cudos to the trail builders for such good trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bale Out located?
      Bale Out is located in Mount Remarkable National Park, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Mount Remarkable National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.79452, 138.15709.
      ▼ How hard is Bale Out?
      Bale Out is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bale Out?
      Bale Out has 200 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,775 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,134 ft to 2,711 ft.
      ▼ Is Bale Out a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bale Out is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bale Out?
      Bale Out is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bale Out?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bale Out. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bale Out? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bale Out are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bale Out?
      The estimated time to ride Bale Out is approximately 40 minutes. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bale Out?
      Bale Out is a very popular trail. There have been 388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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