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2.9 miles
Distance
737 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:19:19
Avg time
621 ft
Altitude change
664 ft
Altitude min
1,286 ft
Altitude max
665 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
28.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,513 ft
Distance down
2,867 ft
Distance flat
00:19:19
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Despatch Details
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Riding Area
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Ref Number#1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Year Opened2022
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Land OwnerWest Coast Council
Your adventure starts with a gentle climb through rainforest and buttongrass plains to the top of Oonah Hill. The trail passes through a once bustling mining field – a reminder of a time when Zeehan, the Silver City, was once one of the largest and wealthiest towns in Tasmania.
Access Info
Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan)
Disclaimer
Important note: Due to open mine shafts in the area, the location is categorised as an Extreme Hazard Area. Please remain on the trail at all times.
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- 63 rides
- Last: Sep 12, 2026
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21 miles • 3,931 ft • 8 • Loop •
A route for the Heemskirk Range loop as a planning guide.
Sunsandsurf74
What a fantastic climbing trail. Plenty of variation in the switchbacks making every corner interesting. A credit to the designers and construction team.
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