more stats
2,703 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-163 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
392 ft
Altitude max
392 ft
Altitude start
229 ft
Altitude end
-6.036%
Grade
-20.41%
Grade max
13.857%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
1,595 ft
Distance down
897 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

Cactus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32113 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23517 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,567 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,562 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016

This trail is loaded with step downs, doubles, tabletops and deep berms. Send It!

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 36 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 698 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Cactus Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cactus-69656 trailhead (-23.326410, 150.556610)

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      2:09 | 1118 | May 15, 2020 , Rockhampton
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      2:32 | 550 | Sep 18, 2019 , Rockhampton
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      1 Review & Comments

      RyanSimpkins
      This trails description matches the track perfectly, nice and sendy with awesome features

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cactus located?
      Cactus is located in First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve, Rockhampton, Australia. It is part of the First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -23.32641, 150.55661.
      ▼ How hard is Cactus?
      Cactus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.036%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cactus?
      Cactus has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 392 ft.
      ▼ Is Cactus a point to point trail?
      Cactus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cactus?
      Cactus is 2,703 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cactus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cactus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cactus are:
      • August (39 activities)
      • July (35 activities)
      • October (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cactus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cactus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cactus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cactus. The trail is 2,703 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cactus?
      Cactus is a very popular trail. There have been 6,064 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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