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3,278 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-221 ft
Altitude change
1,568 ft
Altitude min
1,790 ft
Altitude max
1,789 ft
Altitude start
1,568 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
2,894 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Balotj Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Djuwang Baring
    Creswick
  • Ref Number
    L11
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3774 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19422 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #195 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,246 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Hepburn Shire Council

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AI Generated Description

Balotj is a 999 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Creswick. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 228 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Balotj Trail Reports

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Mar 13, 2026 @ 7:04am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 12, 2026
Trail reopened
Feb 8, 2026 @ 1:11am (Australia/Melbourne)
Feb 7, 2026
 Closed for plantation thinning operations. https://www.djuwangbaring.com/post/trails-closures-for-hvp-plantations-tree-harvesting
Oct 23, 2025 @ 8:55am (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 22, 2025
 In great nick after yesterday’s rain.
Aug 19, 2025 @ 2:35pm
Aug 19, 2025
Jul 7, 2025 @ 10:52am
Jul 7, 2025
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on Mar 13, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Balotj located?
      Balotj is located in Djuwang Baring, Creswick, Australia. It is part of the Djuwang Baring trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.43423, 143.92077.
      ▼ How hard is Balotj?
      Balotj is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balotj?
      The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,568 ft to 1,790 ft.
      ▼ Is Balotj a point to point trail?
      Yes, Balotj is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Balotj?
      Balotj is 3,278 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balotj?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Balotj. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Balotj? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balotj are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Balotj?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Balotj. The trail is 3,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balotj?
      Balotj is a very popular trail. There have been 942 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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