more stats
1,542 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
162 ft
Altitude min
196 ft
Altitude max
190 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
712 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Big Brown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candlebark Park
    Templestowe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12071 in E-Biking
    • #132642 in Trail Running
    • #102108 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,562 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #693 in E-Biking
    • #4,338 in Trail Running
    • #3,426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Flowey single trail through Bush, some rock mudstone outcrops, and loose gravel, not much of an elevation change. Named after a Brown Snake that lives near the 180 degree bend

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Loose

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,285 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Oct 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Bbbala
      Named after a brown snake that lives there??

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Brown located?
      Big Brown is located in Candlebark Park, Templestowe, Australia. It is part of the Candlebark Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.74131, 145.14436.
      ▼ How hard is Big Brown?
      Big Brown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Brown?
      Big Brown has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 ft to 196 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Brown a point to point trail?
      Big Brown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Brown?
      Big Brown is 1,542 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Brown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Brown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Brown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Brown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Brown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big Brown. The trail is 1,542 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Brown?
      Big Brown is a very popular trail. There have been 7,559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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