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4,583 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:07:10
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
1,286 ft
Altitude min
1,414 ft
Altitude max
1,339 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,873 ft
Distance climb
1,722 ft
Distance down
984 ft
Distance flat
00:07:10
Avg time

Critters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54165 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23038 in E-Biking
    • #131070 in Trail Running
    • #124176 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Harder than Bogans Beginnings, easier than Rifle Butts. Punchy climb up to the top followed by a descent with rollers, jumps and berms back down to the carpark.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 7 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Jul 18, 2026 @ 5:08pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jul 18, 2026
Jan 28, 2026 @ 6:49pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 27, 2026
Bridge inspection completed. Surface will need replacing.
Dec 21, 2024 @ 2:08am
Dec 21, 2024
Dusty and loose, the sand is becoming a problem once again
Apr 1, 2024 @ 4:26pm
Apr 1, 2024
Fun and fast, in awesome condition
Jan 2, 2024 @ 9:30pm
Jan 2, 2024
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on Jul 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Critters

        Where is Critters located?
        Critters is located in Rifle Butts Reserve, Mansfield, Australia. It is part of the Rifle Butts Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.08212, 146.09561.
        How hard is Critters?
        Critters is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Critters?
        Critters has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,286 ft to 1,414 ft.
        Is Critters a point to point trail?
        Yes, Critters is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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