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3,642 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
1,785 ft
Altitude min
1,959 ft
Altitude max
1,959 ft
Altitude start
1,788 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
2,913 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

Butcher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mudgee Common
    Mudgee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #99841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86245 in E-Biking
    • #350878 in Trail Running
    • #105963 in Hiking
    • #24078 in Horseback
  • National Ranking
    #4,714 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,016 in E-Biking
    • #9,869 in Trail Running
    • #3,563 in Hiking
    • #384 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    City of Mudgee

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AI Generated Description

Butcher is a 1 km popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Mudgee. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump, log ride, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 231 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Butcher Trail Reports

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Dec 23, 2025 @ 10:00pm (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 23, 2025
great fun
Aug 30, 2024 @ 11:14am
Aug 30, 2024
Trail needs work
Aug 27, 2024 @ 12:36pm
Aug 27, 2024
reporter Awesome trail, berms and jumps need work. Skinny is busted and not rideable, needs repairs.
Jul 16, 2024 @ 4:15am
Jul 16, 2024
Great trail, super fun, a little pedally but really enjoyable.
Nov 12, 2023 @ 1:55pm
Nov 12, 2023
Good trail. Steep pinch up pea avoider to get to the start.
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Status:
on Dec 23, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to butcher trailhead (-32.606980, 149.553310)

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      bradmart
      Fun, flowing downhill ride. Easy enough for beginners but some interesting features with a few jumps and a log to ride if keen.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Butcher located?
      Butcher is located in Mudgee Common, Mudgee, Australia. It is part of the Mudgee Common trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.60698, 149.55331.
      ▼ How hard is Butcher?
      Butcher is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Butcher?
      The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,785 ft to 1,959 ft.
      ▼ Is Butcher a point to point trail?
      Yes, Butcher is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Butcher?
      Butcher is 3,642 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Butcher?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Butcher. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Butcher?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Butcher are:
      • March (21 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Butcher? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Butcher are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Butcher?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Butcher. The trail is 3,642 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Butcher?
      Butcher is a very popular trail. There have been 1,237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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