more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-1,236 ft
Descent
00:24:11
Avg time
-1,196 ft
Altitude change
350 ft
Altitude min
1,549 ft
Altitude max
1,546 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-19.2%
Grade
-120.6%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:24:11
Avg time

Crystals Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copperlode Dam
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125933 in E-Biking
    • #107997 in Trail Running
    • #71300 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,022 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,905 in E-Biking
    • #3,560 in Trail Running
    • #2,825 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Other

Finishes at crystal cascades.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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BermsJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Crystals Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2020 @ 3:44am
Nov 2, 2020
 On the verge of dusty
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on Nov 2, 2020
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to crystals trailhead (-16.977310, 145.679290)
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      Sep 15, 2013 @ 3:17am
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      Copperlode Enduro
      11 miles • 4,264 ft • 6 • Shuttled •
      Attempt all the trails off of Copperlode Dam Road that are kept in half decent order. If you start before...
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      1 Review & Comments

      minjo
      Ridden 27/08/26 in dry conditions. Very rooty but everything is rollable and not super steep. Vegetation was not overgrown but watch out for the odd bits of Wait-a-While. We did see a black snake 😊

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crystals located?
      Crystals is located in Copperlode Dam, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Copperlode Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.97731, 145.67929.
      ▼ How hard is Crystals?
      Crystals is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crystals?
      Crystals has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 350 ft to 1,549 ft.
      ▼ Is Crystals a point to point trail?
      Crystals is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crystals?
      Crystals is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crystals?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Crystals. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Crystals? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crystals are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crystals?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Crystals. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crystals?
      Crystals is a moderately popular trail. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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