more stats
4,993 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
1,827 ft
Altitude min
1,939 ft
Altitude max
1,933 ft
Altitude start
1,900 ft
Altitude end
-0.664%
Grade
-9.331%
Grade max
13.396%
Grade min
1,774 ft
Distance climb
2,549 ft
Distance down
647 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

BrackenBerm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Creswick State Forest
    Creswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #365379 in Trail Running
    • #355719 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,503 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,432 in Trail Running
    • #9,384 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

A flowing traverse before breaking out into a high speed descent through tall bracken ferns

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Berms
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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BrackenBerm Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2021 @ 3:50pm
Oct 17, 2021
 Some wet section, but riding quite well overall
Nov 14, 2020 @ 3:13pm
Nov 14, 2020
Feb 7, 2020 @ 7:42pm
Feb 7, 2020
 Big tree down at the end, like real big
Mar 16, 2019 @ 4:05pm
Mar 16, 2019
Jan 29, 2019 @ 11:55pm
Jan 29, 2019
 Running well after the rain
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Status:
on Oct 17, 2021
Variable
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to brackenberm trailhead (-37.499220, 143.927150)
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      Sep 25, 2018 @ 9:51pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BrackenBerm located?
      BrackenBerm is located in Creswick State Forest, Creswick, Australia. It is part of the Creswick State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.49922, 143.92715.
      ▼ How hard is BrackenBerm?
      BrackenBerm is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.664%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BrackenBerm?
      BrackenBerm has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,827 ft to 1,939 ft.
      ▼ Is BrackenBerm a point to point trail?
      Yes, BrackenBerm is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BrackenBerm?
      BrackenBerm is 4,993 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BrackenBerm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BrackenBerm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BrackenBerm?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BrackenBerm are:
      • December (2 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access BrackenBerm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BrackenBerm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BrackenBerm?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride BrackenBerm. The trail is 4,993 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BrackenBerm?
      BrackenBerm is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 187 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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