more stats
3.7 miles
Distance
379 ft
Climb
-375 ft
Descent
00:34:37
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,118 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,161 ft
Altitude start
1,165 ft
Altitude end
-21%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,747 ft
Distance flat
00:34:37
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walmer State Forest
    Castlemaine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68122 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105746 in Trail Running
    • #299353 in Hiking
    • #3977 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,267 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,492 in Trail Running
    • #7,502 in Hiking
    • #55 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Singletrack loop, includes the "Gully Run"

Tags
Skinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 97 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Cloverleaf Loop... Trail Reports

Status:
on Feb 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cloverleaf-loop-2-swoop trailhead (-37.036750, 144.193500)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      CJW-Aussie
      In pretty good shape. Ride anticlockwise.
      rtbno12
      Overgrown, dry and debris through the gully

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop located?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop is located in Walmer State Forest, Castlemaine, Australia. It is part of the Walmer State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.03675, 144.1935.
      ▼ How hard is Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop has 379 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 375 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,118 ft to 1,298 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop?
      Cloverleaf Loop 2 - Swoop is a very popular trail. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 506 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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