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4,531 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:09:12
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
588 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
1,352 ft
Distance down
1,280 ft
Distance flat
00:09:12
Avg time
Dead Cow Loop Details
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Riding AreaHelensburgh Park
Helensburgh -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Ride in RainYes
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 35 rides
- Last: May 9, 2026
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Directions to dead-cow-loop trailhead
(-34.176970, 151.012130)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Cow Loop
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Where is Dead Cow Loop located?
Dead Cow Loop is located in Helensburgh Park, Helensburgh, Australia. It is part of the Helensburgh Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.17697, 151.01213.
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How hard is Dead Cow Loop?
Dead Cow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Dead Cow Loop?
Dead Cow Loop has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 588 ft to 656 ft.
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Is Dead Cow Loop a point to point trail?
Dead Cow Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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