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1.2 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-1,236 ft
Descent
00:22:48
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
00:22:48
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
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109192 in E-Biking
    • #73779 in Trail Running
    • #141934 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 2, 2020 @ 3:44am
Nov 2, 2020
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        Directions to crystals trailhead (-16.977310, 145.679290)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crystals?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crystals are:
        • August (1 activities)
        • December (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 22 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 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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