2.3 miles
Distance
205 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:14:49
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Deadcat Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arklow
    Collie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #56531 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6652 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner
    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

The original Deadcat Trail is the second oldest trail in this area (with Rays being the first). It is one of the most used trails as it is an access trail to other trails in the area. The trail is narrow traditional singletrack, the surface is generally fast and firm. The track winds through jarrah forest, and includes two small bridges and a zig zag climb.
The track is usually ridden from south to north, starting at at small parking area at Mornington Road and ending at the Rays Track carpark on the Harris River road. The northern end connects to several other tracks, and the new Deadcat Trail extension loops back to the start area on the Mornington Road.
The Deadcat Trail is a good beginners ride as it is fun and interesting without being overly technical.
The trail runs within a few hundred metres of the Harris Dam Road and passes the Harris River Estate Winery.

Access Info

Go north of the Collie town site on the Harris Dam road for about 2.5 km, turn left onto the Mornington Road and in about 600 metres there is a small clearing on the right with a large jarrah tree in the middle, which is the start of the trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Deadcat Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    8 ft
  • Altitude min
    710 ft
  • Altitude max
    843 ft
  • Altitude start
    820 ft
  • Altitude end
    830 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -30.7%
  • Grade min
    22.4%
  • Distance climb
    4,642 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,198 ft
  • Avg time
    00:14:49
  • Avg reverse time
    00:27:09
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on Apr 22, 2025
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      Deadcat Trail Trail Reports

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      Apr 22, 2025 @ 3:41pm
      Apr 22, 2025
      		 Bottom of the hill leading into Ewok Forrest requires loose gravel removal. Some trimming at the top of the trail required. Other wise running well.
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:04pm
      Apr 6, 2025
      		 RH Tree on 3rd Tree hop has been cut down to make a bit safer and looks like a new semi-tree trunk is being added around the bridge area with...
      Apr 10, 2024 @ 9:15pm
      Apr 10, 2024
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 5:25pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      		 Great trail through the tall trees. Very picturesque ans some challenges along the way with some good berms
      Dec 22, 2023 @ 4:01pm
      Dec 22, 2023
      		 Very dry, track is a bit slick due to lots of leaf litter
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 19 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 19 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 257 rides
      • Last: May 10, 2025

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