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4.7 miles
Distance
917 ft
Climb
-818 ft
Descent
00:56:48
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
1,138 ft
Altitude min
1,434 ft
Altitude max
1,204 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:56:48
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Dambusters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Derby
    Derby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #110377 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86242 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

A high elevation trail that offers an exciting journey around the Cascade Dam - the most beautiful lake ride in Australia.

This trail traverses through beech and eucalypt forests, past swimming holes and across bridges, crystal clear creeks and moss covered boulders. Running beside the water’s edge in places, it climbs up to stunning views overlooking the lake. Dambusters finishes with a white knuckle descent back down to Devilwolf - one of the fastest and most thrilling descents of the Derby network.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 8, 2026 @ 3:15pm (Australia/Hobart)
Feb 7, 2026
 Tree down across trail, refer photos for lcation. About 120m up from the marker
Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:49pm (Australia/Hobart)
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        Directions to dambusters trailhead (-41.169640, 147.819970)
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        youtuber Dambusters – Blue Derby MTB Trails
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dambusters

        ▼ Where is Dambusters located?
        Dambusters is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16964, 147.81997.
        ▼ How hard is Dambusters?
        Dambusters is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dambusters?
        Dambusters has 917 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 818 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,138 ft to 1,434 ft.
        ▼ Is Dambusters a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dambusters is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dambusters?
        Dambusters is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dambusters?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dambusters. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dambusters?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dambusters are:
        • March (11 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
        • December (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dambusters? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dambusters are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dambusters?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Dambusters. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dambusters?
        Dambusters is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 987 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 971 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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