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3,346 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:04:41
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
92 ft
Altitude min
185 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,247 ft
Distance climb
1,237 ft
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat
00:04:41
Avg time
Casuarina Optional Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaNerang National Park
Gold Coast -
Ref Number2a
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AKACasurina Grove Extra Loop
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
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OSM Way
This trail is a little rougher than the rest of Casuarina but it is a fun section if you are finding the rest of Casuarina a little too easy and would like a little bit more of a challenge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 168 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 2,681 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Directions to casuarina-optional-loop trailhead
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