more stats
85 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
00:00:48
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
3,320 ft
Altitude min
3,325 ft
Altitude max
3,320 ft
Altitude start
3,324 ft
Altitude end
5.043%
Grade
-2.599%
Grade max
11.24%
Grade min
47 ft
Distance climb
38 ft
Distance down
00:00:48
Avg time

Desertion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SportUNE MTB Trails
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14475 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A short section of track that allows you to desert Ducats Way before you hit the major rock gardens

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 3, 2023
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on Oct 24, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Desertion

      ▼ Where is Desertion located?
      Desertion is located in SportUNE MTB Trails, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the SportUNE MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.48976, 151.6369.
      ▼ How hard is Desertion?
      Desertion is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.043%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desertion?
      Desertion has 5 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,320 ft to 3,325 ft.
      ▼ Is Desertion a point to point trail?
      Yes, Desertion is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Desertion?
      Desertion is 85 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desertion?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Desertion. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Desertion?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Desertion are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Desertion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desertion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desertion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Desertion. The trail is 85 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Desertion?
      Desertion is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 474 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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