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2,457 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:06:17
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
391 ft
Altitude max
315 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:06:17
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Black Hawk Up Details

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    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
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  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3011 in E-Biking
    • #132698 in Trail Running
    • #126471 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Sutherland Shire Council

A mixed (natural and rock armoured) surfaced climb through Sydney Hinterland Exposed Sandstone Woodland and Sydney Hinterland Dwarf Apple Heath-Woodland providing access to Black Hawk Down, Mallee Alley and emergency exit to Heathcote Road.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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        Directions to black-hawk-up trailhead (-34.027940, 150.969680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hawk Up

        Where is Black Hawk Up located?
        Black Hawk Up is located in Mill Creek Mountain Bike Trails, Lucas Heights, Australia. It is part of the Mill Creek Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.02794, 150.96968.
        How hard is Black Hawk Up?
        Black Hawk Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Hawk Up?
        Black Hawk Up has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 315 ft to 391 ft.
        Is Black Hawk Up a point to point trail?
        Yes, Black Hawk Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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