more stats
1,476 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
312 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-32.7%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:01:51
Avg time

Cuss Cuss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4094 in E-Biking
    • #309494 in Trail Running
    • #129072 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,319 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #167 in E-Biking
    • #8,688 in Trail Running
    • #4,179 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2018

Cuss Cuss is a flow descending trail which begins about 500m up the DH access road and finishes in the club DH finish area. About 50m in, the trail intersects with the lower section of the Nationals DH / Stingers. Please check for riders approaching from the right before crossing the intersection. Almost all corners have berms and there are several jumps (all rollable) for more advanced riders. Trail surface is red claybased - so beware in the wet.

Access Info

Climbfor about 500m up the DH access road to the signpost for Cuss Cuss. The trail finishes in the club DH finish where you can continue onto Flat Snake or Black Snake

Tags
BermsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 81 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 550 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Cuss Cuss Trail Reports

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Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
 reporter washout top third - take care
Nov 16, 2025 @ 6:49am (Australia/Brisbane)
Nov 15, 2025
Apr 14, 2025 @ 11:09pm
Apr 14, 2025
 reporter Trail surface quite loose or slippery in parts. Wet and muddy sections Debris down needs addressing Tree hung up getting lower - requires...
Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:10pm
Feb 13, 2025
 reporter Large tree down completely blocking track. Reported to QPWS Also trail surface needs repair
Jan 17, 2025 @ 3:43am
Jan 17, 2025
 reporter Tree down cuscus- reported to QPWS for removal Friday 17th pending heat - may be Monday 20th January
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on Dec 31, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cuss Cuss located?
      Cuss Cuss is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81608, 145.67825.
      ▼ How hard is Cuss Cuss?
      Cuss Cuss is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cuss Cuss?
      Cuss Cuss has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 316 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cuss Cuss?
      Cuss Cuss is 1,476 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cuss Cuss?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cuss Cuss. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cuss Cuss? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cuss Cuss are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cuss Cuss?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cuss Cuss. The trail is 1,476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cuss Cuss?
      Cuss Cuss is a very popular trail. There have been 4,542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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