more stats
899 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
197 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
354 ft
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Blue Marlin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66186 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24628 in E-Biking
    • #123297 in Trail Running
    • #346282 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,194 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,637 in E-Biking
    • #4,042 in Trail Running
    • #9,035 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The Blue Marlin trail at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is another original and ever popular and well-regarded blue-rated trail. It offers a mix of flowing singletrack through rooty rainforest and streams with moderate technical features, making it suitable for progressing to intermediate riders seeking more challenge and a fun and engaging ride.

Blue Marlin connects smoothly with other key trails such as Wobbegong, Barramundi, and Black Marlin, creating excellent opportunities for extended rides within the park

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FlowyRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 597 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Blue Marlin Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane)
May 16, 2026
 reporter Trails clear - take caution in the wet Recent rain and wind may cause vine and debris down
Mar 1, 2026 @ 6:36pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Mar 1, 2026
 reporter
Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
 reporter tree stump needs rectifiying can ride around
Aug 21, 2025 @ 4:35pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Running really smoothly and we ride down the middle rather than the rock at the end.
Jun 27, 2025 @ 2:24am
Jun 27, 2025
 Best the track has been in the past 9 yrs
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on May 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      3Hr course lap for teams event, using all lower blue green trails
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Marlin located?
      Blue Marlin is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81369, 145.68127.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Marlin?
      Blue Marlin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Marlin?
      Blue Marlin has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 257 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Marlin a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Marlin is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Marlin?
      Blue Marlin is 899 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Marlin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Marlin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Marlin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Marlin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Marlin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blue Marlin. The trail is 899 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Marlin?
      Blue Marlin is a very popular trail. There have been 4,371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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