more stats
4,163 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
2,599 ft
Altitude min
2,761 ft
Altitude max
2,761 ft
Altitude start
2,612 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance climb
2,982 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Billycart Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sparrow Hill
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120971 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #373569 in Trail Running
    • #365458 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,535 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,678 in Trail Running
    • #9,759 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Fairly straight forward downhill run from is the reward for the climb to the top of the ridge. This is part of a nice but short ~2km loop with Colectomy that is well marked by arrows. When you come off Colectomy onto the firetrail, follow this uphill and to the left to join onto Billycart.

Tags
BermsRidgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 136 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Billycart Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:47am (Australia/Sydney)
Jul 7, 2026
 Top part is ideal, muddy at the bottom
Jan 29, 2024 @ 9:16am
Jan 29, 2024
Nov 7, 2020 @ 1:43pm
Nov 7, 2020
Jan 20, 2020 @ 1:00pm
Jan 20, 2020
Jan 7, 2020 @ 5:03pm
Jan 7, 2020
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Status:
on Jul 8, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Billycart located?
      Billycart is located in Sparrow Hill, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Sparrow Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32925, 149.36652.
      ▼ How hard is Billycart?
      Billycart is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Billycart?
      Billycart has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,599 ft to 2,761 ft.
      ▼ How long is Billycart?
      Billycart is 4,163 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Billycart?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Billycart. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Billycart?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Billycart are:
      • March (6 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Billycart? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Billycart are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Billycart?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Billycart. The trail is 4,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Billycart?
      Billycart is a moderately popular trail. There have been 797 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 812 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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