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3,240 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:06:45
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
824 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
829 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
1.646%
Grade
-22.706%
Grade max
34.084%
Grade min
1,503 ft
Distance climb
1,364 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:06:45
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Clifftop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Meehan Range
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28358 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5967 in E-Biking
    • #81952 in Trail Running
    • #50269 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Providing one of the best views of Hobart, this is a crowd favourite in the Meehan Range. No matter how you approach it there's a killer climb to get to the trail head, but it's well worth the view Make sure you've got Instagram handy

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        Directions to clifftop trailhead (-42.841650, 147.395470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clifftop

        ▼ Where is Clifftop located?
        Clifftop is located in Meehan Range, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Meehan Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.84165, 147.39547.
        ▼ How hard is Clifftop?
        Clifftop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.646%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clifftop?
        Clifftop has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 824 ft to 914 ft.
        ▼ Is Clifftop a point to point trail?
        Clifftop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Clifftop?
        Clifftop is 3,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clifftop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Clifftop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Clifftop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Clifftop are:
        • October (131 activities)
        • July (91 activities)
        • February (78 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Clifftop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clifftop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Clifftop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Clifftop. The trail is 3,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Clifftop?
        Clifftop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,853 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,385 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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