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3.2 miles
Distance
584 ft
Climb
-573 ft
Descent
00:33:52
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,107 ft
Altitude min
1,249 ft
Altitude max
1,194 ft
Altitude start
1,205 ft
Altitude end
0.065%
Grade
-91.707%
Grade max
38.355%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,464 ft
Distance flat
00:33:52
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walmer State Forest
    Castlemaine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307688 in Trail Running
    • #298071 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,338 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #8,632 in Trail Running
    • #7,447 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A seemingly endless series of tight steep switchbacks on hardpack and rock. It is a physically demanding trail to ride and feels like it goes on for ever. Best ridden anti clockwise.

Access Info

Off the single Track that shadows Daltons Rd

Tags
Rock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch located?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch is located in Walmer State Forest, Castlemaine, Australia. It is part of the Walmer State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.04092, 144.19656.
      ▼ How hard is Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.065%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch has 584 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 573 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,107 ft to 1,249 ft.
      ▼ Is Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch a point to point trail?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch. The trail is 3.2 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 4 - Switch?
      Cloverleaf Loop 4 - Switch is a very popular trail. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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