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3,245 ft
Distance
-506 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
-506 ft
Altitude change
112 ft
Altitude min
618 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-46.3%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
3,245 ft
Distance down
00:12:54
Avg time

Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86904 in E-Biking
    • #157215 in Trail Running
    • #150418 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Borderline, as the name suggests hugs the southern border of the bike park. It's a straight into it line from the Widowmaker peak with some tricky decending and off camber turns but opens up with cool grade reversals and several sizeable drops. Best described as a freerider's delight.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:04am (Australia/Brisbane)
Aug 12, 2026
 Rough and dry, needs some love. Main rock roll exit has a hole.
Sep 6, 2025 @ 6:05pm
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline

        ▼ Where is Borderline located?
        Borderline is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.3375, 146.74006.
        ▼ How hard is Borderline?
        Borderline is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Borderline?
        The trail has 506 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 112 ft to 618 ft.
        ▼ Is Borderline a point to point trail?
        Yes, Borderline is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Borderline?
        Borderline is 3,245 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Borderline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Borderline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Borderline?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Borderline are:
        • January (1 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Borderline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Borderline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Borderline?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Borderline. The trail is 3,245 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Borderline?
        Borderline is a moderately popular trail. There have been 412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 461 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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