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3,642 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:05:35
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
00:05:35
Avg time

Butcher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mudgee Common
    Mudgee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53873 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16116 in E-Biking
    • #142559 in Trail Running
    • #90025 in Hiking
    • #2621 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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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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 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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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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on Dec 23, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Butcher

        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.

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