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1,427 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
00:02:14
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
2,467 ft
Altitude min
2,523 ft
Altitude max
2,467 ft
Altitude start
2,523 ft
Altitude end
3.911%
Grade
3.369%
Grade max
5.482%
Grade min
1,427 ft
Distance climb
00:02:14
Avg time

Block 9 Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sparrow Hill
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Block 9 Rd is a 435 m popular singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 48 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 527 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to block-9-rd trailhead (-35.325150, 149.349020)
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        Sparrow Hill - Western + Eastern Loop
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        2019 CORC 50km (lap 2 of 2) v1.1
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Block 9 Rd

        ▼ Where is Block 9 Rd located?
        Block 9 Rd is located in Sparrow Hill, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Sparrow Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32515, 149.34902.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Block 9 Rd?
        Block 9 Rd has 56 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,467 ft to 2,523 ft.
        ▼ Is Block 9 Rd a point to point trail?
        Block 9 Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Block 9 Rd?
        Block 9 Rd is 1,427 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Block 9 Rd?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Block 9 Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Block 9 Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Block 9 Rd are:
        • June (49 activities)
        • November (40 activities)
        • July (40 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Block 9 Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Block 9 Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Block 9 Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Block 9 Rd. The trail is 1,427 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Block 9 Rd?
        Block 9 Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 2,714 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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