more stats
2,470 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,210 ft
Altitude max
1,129 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
2,119 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Brushes Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ararat Hills McDonalds Park
    Ararat
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #384523 in Trail Running
    • #379955 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,471 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #11,014 in Trail Running
    • #10,312 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Log Ride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This trail starts with a big drop and steep climb out of a dry creek and then you can enjoy a very technical log ride. The trail is primarily uphill and weaves around trees and some mounds formed by disused mine shafts. It pops out again on Hude Track (a fire trail).

Access Info

Hude Track at the end of the Brushtail trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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DropsHistoric siteSkinnies

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Brushes Tail Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:25am (Australia/Melbourne)
Jun 26, 2026
 best fun
Aug 14, 2021 @ 4:50pm
Aug 14, 2021
Aug 4, 2021 @ 5:24pm
Aug 4, 2021
 Very slippery in spots.
Aug 14, 2020 @ 5:03pm
Aug 14, 2020
Jun 22, 2019 @ 4:33pm
Jun 22, 2019
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on Jun 27, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brushes Tail located?
      Brushes Tail is located in Ararat Hills McDonalds Park, Ararat, Australia. It is part of the Ararat Hills McDonalds Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.24279, 142.89508.
      ▼ How hard is Brushes Tail?
      Brushes Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brushes Tail?
      Brushes Tail has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,129 ft to 1,210 ft.
      ▼ Is Brushes Tail a point to point trail?
      Brushes Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brushes Tail?
      Brushes Tail is 2,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brushes Tail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Brushes Tail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brushes Tail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brushes Tail are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Brushes Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brushes Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brushes Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Brushes Tail. The trail is 2,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brushes Tail?
      Brushes Tail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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