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
  • 17 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 351 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3,506 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.37 (10 votes)
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      Directions to breakout trailhead (-35.313480, 149.018260)
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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 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.
      ▼ How long is Breakout?
      Breakout is 3,425 ft 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.
      ▼ 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 3,425 ft 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 25,180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26,288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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