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1.5 miles
Distance
-1,346 ft
Descent
00:14:26
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
00:14:26
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Cliftons Details
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes 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.
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Unsanctioned, not maintained and to ride at own risk.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to cliftons trailhead
(-16.778600, 145.651190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cliftons
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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.
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How hard is Cliftons?
Cliftons is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.4%.
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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.
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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.
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