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4,521 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
2,278 ft
Altitude min
2,404 ft
Altitude max
2,381 ft
Altitude start
2,284 ft
Altitude end
-2.141%
Grade
-13.449%
Grade max
8.443%
Grade min
1,119 ft
Distance climb
2,751 ft
Distance down
651 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
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Basalt Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Old Town Common
    Tumbarumba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102019 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Sept - May
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Snowy Valleys Council

Good fun alternate descent to For Pete's Sake. Fast and Open with berms and slightly bigger jumps. Everything is still roll-able, bit of extra climb to reach descent.
Red Basalt Soil can be very sticky when wet.

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Trail peels off to the left just as For Pete's Sake starts to descend.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:58pm (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 26, 2026
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Nov 1, 2025 @ 12:22pm (Australia/Sydney)
Oct 31, 2025
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Trail spraying b Basalt Flow and Jo’s shuttle
Aug 2, 2025 @ 5:06pm
Aug 2, 2025
 reporter Small tree low hanging. Lots of sticks and debris on track.
Feb 15, 2025 @ 4:14pm
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Jan 5, 2025 @ 6:56pm
Jan 5, 2025
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Clear tree from trail
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Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt Flow

        ▼ Where is Basalt Flow located?
        Basalt Flow is located in Old Town Common, Tumbarumba, Australia. It is part of the Old Town Common trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.7594, 147.99552.
        ▼ How hard is Basalt Flow?
        Basalt Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.141%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basalt Flow?
        Basalt Flow has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,278 ft to 2,404 ft.
        ▼ Is Basalt Flow a point to point trail?
        Yes, Basalt Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Basalt Flow?
        Basalt Flow is 4,521 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basalt Flow?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Basalt Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Basalt Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Basalt Flow are:
        • January (1 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        • December (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Basalt Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basalt Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Basalt Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Basalt Flow. The trail is 4,521 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Basalt Flow?
        Basalt Flow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 908 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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