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1,005 ft
Distance
-249 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
247 ft
Altitude min
496 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
247 ft
Altitude end
-24.774%
Grade
-32.194%
Grade max
955 ft
Distance down
50 ft
Distance flat
00:01:45
Avg time

Bannister Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141705 in Trail Running
    • #349953 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,552 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,684 in Trail Running
    • #9,181 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

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AI Generated Description

Bannister is a 306 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Terrigal. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

start with over the rocks than take a left before heading down steps

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Jul 17, 2026
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Bannister Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 25, 2026
Where Bannister crosses Slingshot is not correct. It seems to have changed and moved 'west' 10m. DH only trail TBH
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 @ 2:43am
Nov 27, 2024
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on Apr 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bannister located?
      Bannister is located in Kincumba Mountain, Terrigal, Australia. It is part of the Kincumba Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.44681, 151.40404.
      ▼ How hard is Bannister?
      Bannister is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 24.774%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bannister?
      The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 247 ft to 496 ft.
      ▼ Is Bannister a point to point trail?
      Bannister is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bannister?
      Bannister is 1,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bannister?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bannister. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bannister? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bannister are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bannister?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bannister. The trail is 1,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bannister?
      Bannister is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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