more stats
2,766 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
1,950 ft
Altitude min
2,042 ft
Altitude max
2,042 ft
Altitude start
1,952 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2,434 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Box Gum Margin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bruce Ridge
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39506 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91387 in Trail Running
    • #133709 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Box Gum Margin is a 843 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 529 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.35 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Krissykrissy Krissykrissy
      Better to be ridden from high to low elevation, even though it is a two-way trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Box Gum Margin

      ▼ Where is Box Gum Margin located?
      Box Gum Margin is located in Bruce Ridge, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Bruce Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.25857, 149.1014.
      ▼ How hard is Box Gum Margin?
      Box Gum Margin is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Box Gum Margin?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,950 ft to 2,042 ft.
      ▼ Is Box Gum Margin a point to point trail?
      Box Gum Margin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Box Gum Margin?
      Box Gum Margin is 2,766 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Box Gum Margin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Box Gum Margin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Box Gum Margin?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Box Gum Margin are:
      • February (33 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • May (27 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Box Gum Margin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Box Gum Margin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Box Gum Margin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Box Gum Margin. The trail is 2,766 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Box Gum Margin?
      Box Gum Margin is a very popular trail. There have been 5,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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