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620 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:01:25
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
00:01:25
Avg time

Bower Bird Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kiwarrak State Forest
    Taree
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106598 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26310 in E-Biking
    • #13011 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,987 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,780 in E-Biking
    • #243 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Corporation

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.

Tags
Trail Supporters
  • Dave Evans
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Bower Bird?
      Bower Bird is 620 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bower Bird?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bower Bird. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bower Bird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bower Bird are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bower Bird?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bower Bird. The trail is 620 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bower Bird?
      Bower Bird is a moderately popular trail. There have been 310 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 370 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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