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2,011 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:04:07
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
164 ft
Altitude min
265 ft
Altitude max
164 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-52.5%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance climb
768 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:04:07
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Captain Sensible Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22514 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55551 in E-Biking
    • #2679 in Trail Running
    • #6905 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Captain Sensible is a 613 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tweed heads. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 253 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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        Directions to captain-sensible trailhead (-28.157150, 153.477550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Sensible

        Where is Captain Sensible located?
        Captain Sensible is located in Tweed heads, Australia. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.15715, 153.47755.
        How hard is Captain Sensible?
        Captain Sensible is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Captain Sensible?
        Captain Sensible has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 164 ft to 265 ft.
        Is Captain Sensible a point to point trail?
        Captain Sensible is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Captain Sensible?
        Captain Sensible is 2,011 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Captain Sensible?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain Sensible. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Captain Sensible?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Captain Sensible are:
        • August (28 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
        • July (13 activities)
        How long does it take to ride Captain Sensible?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Captain Sensible. The trail is 2,011 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Captain Sensible?
        Captain Sensible is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,490 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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