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3,425 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:03:40
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
00:03:40
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Breakout Details

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    • Mountain Bike
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    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #433 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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        Directions to breakout trailhead (-35.313480, 149.018260)

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        Mount Stromlo MTB Park - Breakout
        3:09 | 144 | Aug 6, 2024 , Canberra
        Breakout // Mount Stromlo, Canberra // Australia
        2:24 | 111 | Jul 12, 2024 , Canberra
        Stromlo Bike Park  Breakout Canberra
        2:38 | 491 | May 5, 2021 , Canberra
        Stromlo Forrest - Breakout (Green)
        3:07 | 431 | Jan 9, 2021 , Canberra

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Breakout

        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 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,019 ft to 2,207 ft.
        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.

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