more stats
1,014 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
243 ft
Altitude max
173 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
00:02:30
Avg time

Barramundi Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35304 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,780 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,471 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Barramundi is a black alternative to the end of Wobbegong, a steep fire trail climb and then technical rock shelf descent back down. The high point intersects with Pipeline so you can do the final fast section.

Access Info

Starts and ends on Wobbegong.

Tags
Rock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17.4 km avg distance
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Barramundi Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane)
May 16, 2026
 reporter Trails clear - take caution in the wet Recent rain and wind may cause vine and debris down
Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
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Dec 8, 2022 @ 4:11am
Dec 8, 2022
 Tree down after the rock descents, you have to stop and crawl under
Feb 27, 2020 @ 9:56pm
Feb 27, 2020
Jul 12, 2018 @ 4:35pm
Jul 12, 2018
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barramundi located?
      Barramundi is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81174, 145.68366.
      ▼ How hard is Barramundi?
      Barramundi is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barramundi?
      Barramundi has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 ft to 243 ft.
      ▼ Is Barramundi a point to point trail?
      Yes, Barramundi is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Barramundi?
      Barramundi is 1,014 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barramundi?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Barramundi. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Barramundi? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barramundi are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barramundi?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Barramundi. The trail is 1,014 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barramundi?
      Barramundi is a very popular trail. There have been 1,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,381 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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