more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-314 ft
Descent
00:06:13
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
3,462 ft
Altitude min
3,776 ft
Altitude max
3,776 ft
Altitude start
3,461 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:06:13
Avg time

Channel 6 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hassans Walls
    Lithgow
  • AKA
    Translater trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101839 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4346 in E-Biking
    • #305559 in Trail Running
    • #296214 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,804 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #187 in E-Biking
    • #8,569 in Trail Running
    • #7,396 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    Lithgow Council

A great introduction to Hassas Walls single trail (though a little over grown at the time of writing)

A tight and twisty start gets faster and steeper as you near the end of the ridge.

You pop out onto the fire rd a couple of time. At the end of the ridge head back in to the left before the tower and brace yourself for the infamous Ch6 rock garden.

High right to start and thread you way back to towards the center. If you make it though take the high right turn.

A long fast straight filled with Hwalls baby heads follows then it down left and into the maze.

There are a few ways down from here. I've included the most common and the one that gives you the longer run.

The "flat section" is on the single trail KOm on the road don't count

source: ctmbc

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Channel 6 Trail Reports

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Mar 13, 2025 @ 12:15pm
Mar 13, 2025
Running well, just needs some of the lines cleaned up/organised. Ramp is in the right spot.
Nov 25, 2023 @ 8:45pm
Nov 25, 2023
Hero Dirt out today. Lots of grip on the rocks but will be wet in the coming rains.
Aug 16, 2023 @ 8:42am
Aug 16, 2023
The timber ramp jump at the end of the trail before exiting onto the laneway has been flipped over.
Jul 13, 2023 @ 2:56am
Jul 13, 2023
all good today
Dec 21, 2022 @ 11:36pm
Dec 21, 2022
The fairies have used their magic to create some sweet berms and jumps! Now that the ground is dry, the top section is worth checking out if you...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to channel-6 trailhead (-33.507020, 150.146340)

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      MTB 1 (Hassans Walls Channel 6 Track)
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      11:14 | 830 | Mar 7, 2019 , Lithgow
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      9:01 | 1091 | Aug 24, 2016 , Lithgow
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Mullygrub
      Due to fires, trees are down across track after the rock garden.
      JessicaLac
      Great fun! hard to negotiate rock garden in hard tail but still enjoyed this trail. Met Peter a friendly local who recommended Rydal trails which are a must if you are into XC.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Channel 6 located?
      Channel 6 is located in Hassans Walls, Lithgow, Australia. It is part of the Hassans Walls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.50702, 150.14634.
      ▼ How hard is Channel 6?
      Channel 6 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Channel 6?
      The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,462 ft to 3,776 ft.
      ▼ Is Channel 6 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Channel 6 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Channel 6?
      Channel 6 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Channel 6?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Channel 6. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Channel 6? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Channel 6 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Channel 6?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Channel 6. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Channel 6?
      Channel 6 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 512 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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