more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-345 ft
Descent
00:18:39
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,058 ft
Altitude min
1,252 ft
Altitude max
1,142 ft
Altitude start
1,133 ft
Altitude end
-0.058%
Grade
-12.824%
Grade max
17.003%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:18:39
Avg time

Cooloolabin Dam Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mapleton National Park
    Kenilworth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71020 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31933 in E-Biking
    • #1440 in Trail Running
    • #124507 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Good loop to do for a night ride or just to get around 10km under your belt. Consists of single track, dirt road and fire trails.

Access Info

Park at the carpark at the dam spillway. The trail head is there if you want to go anti-clockwise.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cooloolabin Dam Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2021 @ 12:13am
Jul 4, 2021
 First 1/3 of the trail has many large full width puddles in the low sections which can mostly be ridden around if cautious. Descents and climbs...
Feb 17, 2018 @ 1:08pm
Feb 17, 2018
 reporter Some trees fallen across track. Lots of sticks.
Nov 22, 2017 @ 10:28pm
Nov 22, 2017
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Apr 10, 2017 @ 5:33am
Apr 10, 2017
 reporter Some small trees fallen across the trail. Easily ridden over.
Mar 26, 2017 @ 7:24pm
Mar 26, 2017
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cooloolabin Dam Loop located?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop is located in Mapleton National Park, Kenilworth, Australia. It is part of the Mapleton National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.52682, 152.87314.
      ▼ How hard is Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.058%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop has 337 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 345 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,058 ft to 1,252 ft.
      ▼ Is Cooloolabin Dam Loop a point to point trail?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cooloolabin Dam Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cooloolabin Dam Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cooloolabin Dam Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Cooloolabin Dam Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cooloolabin Dam Loop?
      Cooloolabin Dam Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 357 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 358 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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