more stats
3,425 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
2,019 ft
Altitude min
2,207 ft
Altitude max
2,206 ft
Altitude start
2,034 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
2,388 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Breakout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35707 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,721 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

Except for the last few metres (after crossing the wooden bridge) Breakout is a descending trail. It is always a bit rough and loose with a mixture of banked and flat corners. Keep an eye out at the sides of the trail for optional jump features. A really fun trail to go fast on.

Tags
BridgesJumps

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 27.0 km average
6 Months
  • 349 rides
  • 23.0 km avg distance
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  • 3,503 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.37 (10 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Breakout located?
      Breakout is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.31348, 149.01826.
      ▼ How hard is Breakout?
      Breakout is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Breakout?
      Breakout has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 57 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 615 m to 673 m.
      ▼ Is Breakout a point to point trail?
      Yes, Breakout is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Breakout?
      Breakout is 1.0 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Breakout?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Breakout. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Breakout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Breakout are:
      • September (185 activities)
      • April (181 activities)
      • March (180 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Breakout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Breakout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Breakout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Breakout. The trail is 1.0 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Breakout?
      Breakout is a very popular trail. There have been 25,173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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