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1.4 miles
Distance
229 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:10:38
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
562 ft
Altitude min
682 ft
Altitude max
572 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
3,287 ft
Distance climb
2,448 ft
Distance down
1,414 ft
Distance flat
00:10:38
Avg time

Dam Big Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Vale Adventure Park
    Ipswich
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55597 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2015

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Dam Big is a 2 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ipswich. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 70 m green climb. It features berm and bridge. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 261 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Dam Big Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2023 @ 4:01am
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Jul 2, 2023 @ 1:37am
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Apr 16, 2022 @ 12:11am
Apr 16, 2022
 Overgrown and can’t see track in a lot of areas, also large holes under grass in middle of track all along lower sections… keep eyes open
Sep 4, 2021 @ 4:32pm
Sep 4, 2021
 Trail in good condition.
Apr 21, 2020 @ 12:18am
Apr 21, 2020
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on Aug 20, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.26 (5 votes)
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        Directions to dam-big trailhead (-27.726090, 152.431780)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dam Big

        ▼ Where is Dam Big located?
        Dam Big is located in Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the Hidden Vale Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.72609, 152.43178.
        ▼ How hard is Dam Big?
        Dam Big is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dam Big?
        Dam Big has 229 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 562 ft to 682 ft.
        ▼ Is Dam Big a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dam Big is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dam Big?
        Dam Big is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dam Big?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dam Big. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Dam Big? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dam Big are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dam Big?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Dam Big. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dam Big?
        Dam Big is a very popular trail. There have been 1,234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,283 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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