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2,421 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
166 ft
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
139 ft
Altitude start
154 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
1,115 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat

Cadels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #310482 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74100 in E-Biking
    • #303215 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

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Cadels is a 738 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cairns. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. It features berm and jump.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Cadels located?
        Cadels is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.814, 145.687.
        ▼ How hard is Cadels?
        Cadels is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cadels?
        Cadels has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 166 ft.
        ▼ Is Cadels a point to point trail?
        Cadels is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cadels?
        Cadels is 2,421 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cadels?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cadels. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Cadels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cadels are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Cadels?
        Cadels is a very popular trail. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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