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620 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:53
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
332 ft
Altitude min
417 ft
Altitude max
417 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
535 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:03:53
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Bower Bird Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaKiwarrak State Forest
Taree -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Ridden as a down mainly. A couple of short root/rock sections. Now joins Sleeping Giants or can still be ridden onto fire road to access Green Hill MTB.
Access Info
Starts off Heart Rate Ridge near 4 way fire road intersection.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 52 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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(-31.960670, 152.432730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bower Bird
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Where is Bower Bird located?
Bower Bird is located in Kiwarrak State Forest, Taree, Australia. It is part of the Kiwarrak State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.96067, 152.43273.
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How hard is Bower Bird?
Bower Bird is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Bower Bird?
The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 332 ft to 417 ft.
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Is Bower Bird a point to point trail?
Bower Bird is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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