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2,297 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:07
Avg time
105 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
991 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
108 ft
Distance down
978 ft
Distance flat
00:04:07
Avg time

Crocodile Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eildon Mountain Bike Park
    Eildon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59428 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41931 in E-Biking
    • #159525 in Trail Running
    • #156061 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Goulburn Murray Water

This trail winds through the Tea Tree bushland behind Eildon and crosses the main Fire break which provides an alternative route to return to the other end of the network.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 140 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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        Directions to crocodile-back trailhead (-37.228830, 145.904400)
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        6 miles • 1,149 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
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        2024 Emergency Services Games race course. A good taster of what Eildon has to offer.
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Crocodile Back located?
        Crocodile Back is located in Eildon Mountain Bike Park, Eildon, Australia. It is part of the Eildon Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.22883, 145.9044.
        ▼ How hard is Crocodile Back?
        Crocodile Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crocodile Back?
        Crocodile Back has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 991 ft.
        ▼ Is Crocodile Back a point to point trail?
        Yes, Crocodile Back is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Crocodile Back?
        Crocodile Back is 2,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crocodile Back?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crocodile Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Crocodile Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crocodile Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Crocodile Back?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Crocodile Back. The trail is 2,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Crocodile Back?
        Crocodile Back is a very popular trail. There have been 582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 766 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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