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1,837 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time

Bikes on Dykes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Armidale State Forest (Piney)
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump, Skinny
  • Global Ranking
    #35709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94400 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

Bikes on Dykes continues on from Trotters Run thru the younger pine forest, weaving in and out of the trees. There are a couple of TTF on this section including a decked skinny across one of the damper sections.

Disclaimer

Thsi trail has been officially closed in July 2024 due to ongoing issues drainage causing with wet muddy conditions. Bridges have been removed and trail is closed.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bikes on Dykes mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,188 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,224 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,224 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,222 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -9.8%
  • Grade min
    14.4%
  • Distance climb
    748 ft
  • Distance down
    1,043 ft
  • Distance flat
    46 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:24
  • Avg reverse time
    00:01:37
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on May 11, 2024
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Bikes on Dykes Trail Reports

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      May 11, 2024 @ 7:37pm
      May 11, 2024
      		 reporter Trail confirmed as open. Conditions are currently wet but good to ride.
      Nov 28, 2022 @ 12:48am
      Nov 28, 2022
      		 reporter Multiple trees down across all trails following recent winds.
      Jan 23, 2022 @ 12:24am
      Jan 23, 2022
      Jan 16, 2022 @ 8:37pm
      Jan 16, 2022
      		 Weeds encroaching but otherwise good.
      Dec 10, 2021 @ 8:37pm
      Dec 10, 2021
      		 All trails are closed due to current very wet conditions. Please avoid and let them dry out before riding.
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      • Last: Jun 15, 2024

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