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2.1 miles
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:11:57
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
236 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude max
352 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
3,084 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,073 ft
Distance flat
00:11:57
Avg time

Chainsaw Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    You Yangs Regional Park
    You Yangs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75050 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail starts with a fun four-cross (4X) style single track providing a great introduction to dirt jumps and larger earth berms. The lower sections include grade appropriate dirt jumps and berms to maintain the fun
factor. Best ridden east to west, this track provides an extension to Plantation and Lumberjack Tracks while providing a more challenging riding experience.

source: Kurrajong Map
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18.9 km average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 22.7 km avg distance
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  • 567 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Nov 2, 2025 @ 8:41am (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 1, 2025
 Fun as usual, good condition
Jul 24, 2025 @ 10:02am
Jul 24, 2025
 A decent cross country section of track. Someone ( probably kids) has been making small jumps in a few places along the track which degrades the...
Jun 2, 2025 @ 6:13pm
Jun 2, 2025
 Open again and the new redone section is awesome credit to the workers who did this
May 25, 2025 @ 5:39pm
May 25, 2025
Mar 2, 2025 @ 6:11pm
Mar 2, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (17 votes)
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        Directions to chainsaw-track trailhead (-37.945290, 144.409160)
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        0:29 | 222 | Jan 25, 2020 , You Yangs
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chainsaw Track

        ▼ Where is Chainsaw Track located?
        Chainsaw Track is located in You Yangs Regional Park, You Yangs, Australia. It is part of the You Yangs Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.94529, 144.40916.
        ▼ How hard is Chainsaw Track?
        Chainsaw Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chainsaw Track?
        Chainsaw Track has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 236 ft to 401 ft.
        ▼ How long is Chainsaw Track?
        Chainsaw Track is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chainsaw Track?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chainsaw Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chainsaw Track?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chainsaw Track are:
        • July (65 activities)
        • February (60 activities)
        • January (56 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Chainsaw Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chainsaw Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Chainsaw Track?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Chainsaw Track. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Chainsaw Track?
        Chainsaw Track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,376 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,919 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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