more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-1,346 ft
Descent
00:26:29
Avg time
-1,346 ft
Altitude change
188 ft
Altitude min
1,536 ft
Altitude max
1,534 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade
-64.9%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:26:29
Avg time

Cliftons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138603 in E-Biking
    • #296927 in Trail Running
    • #101485 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,494 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,265 in E-Biking
    • #8,385 in Trail Running
    • #3,412 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Awesome Downhill track located just near Clifton Beach. You can push up to the top in 45-60 mins depending on fitness or you can access via Black mountain rd Kuranda.
The Track is dusty, rooty and steep but an awesome ride.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned, not maintained and to ride at own risk.

Tags
BeachRooty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cliftons Trail Reports

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May 30, 2024 @ 10:14pm
May 30, 2024
 The rooty section up near the start is badly eroded and unrideble. Once you get to the gum trees it’s not too bad.
Jun 3, 2022 @ 10:39pm
Jun 3, 2022
 Gate's open
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on May 30, 2024
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      11:14 | 676 | Jan 30, 2018 , Cairns

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cliftons located?
      Cliftons is located in Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Cairns trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.7786, 145.65119.
      ▼ How hard is Cliftons?
      Cliftons is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cliftons?
      The trail has 1,346 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 188 ft to 1,536 ft.
      ▼ Is Cliftons a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cliftons is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cliftons?
      Cliftons is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cliftons?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cliftons. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cliftons?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cliftons are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cliftons? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cliftons are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cliftons?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Cliftons. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cliftons?
      Cliftons is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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