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1,542 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:55
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
00:01:55
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
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3614 in E-Biking
    • #116204 in Trail Running
    • #125268 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,259 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Brown

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Brown?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Brown are:
        • May (51 activities)
        • August (50 activities)
        • March (49 activities)
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        ▼ 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 7,502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,584 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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