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1.0 mile
Distance
167 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
237 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
39.8%
Grade min
2,661 ft
Distance climb
2,372 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time

Blue Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Plenty Gorge Park
    Melbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

All gravel road loop which takes you around the Blue lake in Yellow Gum Park. Parking, Toilets, BBQ area, water & several lookouts are accessible from this loop. Be warned there is a bit of climbing up a steady gradient on this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 106 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Jan 1, 2020
 Plenty Gorge Parklands is closed until further notice due to a bushfire that started on 30 December 2019. It is dangerous to enter the park due to...
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        Directions to blue-lake-loop trailhead (-37.670370, 145.089510)

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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        285
        Plenty Gorge epic
        23 miles • 2,662 ft • 102 •
        The best bits of the southern part of Plenty Gorge
        201
        TJS Plenty Gorge
        18 miles • 2,096 ft • 67 •
        A longish loop covering a good cross-section of trails at Plenty Gorge.
        243
        James Gorge Introductory Tour
        13 miles • 1,486 ft • 66 •
        This is an intermediate level orientation tour of plenty gorge by a local in the area.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Lake Loop

        ▼ Where is Blue Lake Loop located?
        Blue Lake Loop is located in Plenty Gorge Park, Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Plenty Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.67037, 145.08951.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Lake Loop?
        Blue Lake Loop has 167 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 237 ft to 401 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Blue Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Blue Lake Loop?
        Blue Lake Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Lake Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Lake Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Lake Loop are:
        • June (21 activities)
        • November (17 activities)
        • February (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Blue Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Lake Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Blue Lake Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blue Lake Loop?
        Blue Lake Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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