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2,933 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
493 ft
Altitude max
452 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,447 ft
Distance climb
1,161 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Beefwood Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3413 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2008

Easy contour trail linking Easy Street to the Iron Bark hub, overlooking Riverside Ridge estate and water towers.

Trail Supporters
  • Neil
    since 2015
    Maintainer
  • Rhett Pruden
    since 2015
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 165 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,359 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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May 18, 2025 @ 8:35am
May 18, 2025
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May 7, 2025 @ 4:42am
May 7, 2025
reporter riding well. plenty of chonky cut away by the fairies
May 4, 2025 @ 7:21am
May 4, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm
Feb 25, 2025
Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:09pm
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on May 18, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to beefwood trailhead (-19.328440, 146.746050)

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        Beefwood mountain bike Trail, Douglas, Townsville
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        908 | Aug 16, 2015 , Townsville

        Routes with this trail

        3.5 10 miles 1,328 ft 20
        Mother Nature forced us off our original course but riders don’t let down your guard. Actually, better...
        5.0 3 miles 843 ft 7 Point to Point
        Lower carpark to the top hub
        6 miles 949 ft 9
        All greens except for the link to . Rock n Roll and are considered blues.
        3.4
        5 Ratings
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        4 60%
        3 20%
        2 20%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beefwood

        Where is Beefwood located?
        Beefwood is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.32844, 146.74605.
        How hard is Beefwood?
        Beefwood is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Beefwood?
        Beefwood has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 493 ft.
        Is Beefwood a point to point trail?
        Beefwood is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Beefwood?
        Beefwood is 2,933 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Beefwood?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Beefwood. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Beefwood?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beefwood are:
        • July (103 activities)
        • May (98 activities)
        • April (91 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Beefwood? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beefwood are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Beefwood?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Beefwood. The trail is 2,933 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Beefwood?
        Beefwood is a very popular trail. There have been 21,154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24,185 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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