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1,748 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
227 ft
Altitude min
297 ft
Altitude max
251 ft
Altitude start
297 ft
Altitude end
2.628%
Grade
-11.054%
Grade max
10.961%
Grade min
1,308 ft
Distance climb
405 ft
Distance down
34 ft
Distance flat
00:07:31
Avg time

Black Apples Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141215 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143273 in E-Biking
    • #362580 in Trail Running
    • #352415 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,141 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,391 in E-Biking
    • #10,356 in Trail Running
    • #9,255 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Seldom ridden, except to escape Bad Apple over to 50 Shades Trail. West section can be a bushwack

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BridgesRock gardensRock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Black Apples Trail Reports

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Jan 2, 2025 @ 8:47am
Jan 2, 2025
Trees down
May 22, 2021 @ 7:37pm
May 22, 2021
Fallen trees on the reverse direction of bad apples, through the section with the jumps. Several down at multiple points on track. Trees...
Jan 9, 2021 @ 4:03pm
Jan 9, 2021
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on Jan 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Apples located?
      Black Apples is located in Fire Shed Trails, Tathra, Australia. It is part of the Fire Shed Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73879, 149.97104.
      ▼ How hard is Black Apples?
      Black Apples is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.628%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Apples?
      Black Apples has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 227 ft to 297 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Apples a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Apples is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Apples?
      Black Apples is 1,748 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Apples?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Apples. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Apples?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Apples are:
      • January (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Black Apples? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Apples are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Apples?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Black Apples. The trail is 1,748 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Apples?
      Black Apples is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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