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2,139 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
360 ft
Altitude min
522 ft
Altitude max
360 ft
Altitude start
517 ft
Altitude end
7.347%
Grade
-3.591%
Grade max
14.405%
Grade min
1,626 ft
Distance climb
255 ft
Distance down
258 ft
Distance flat
00:05:58
Avg time

Diagonal Ascent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147493 in Trail Running
    • #151393 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,297 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,902 in Trail Running
    • #4,806 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Diagonal Ascent is a 652 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Adelaide. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 50 m blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to diagonal-ascent trailhead (-35.014710, 138.584170)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Diagonal Ascent located?
      Diagonal Ascent is located in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, Adelaide, Australia. It is part of the Shepherds Hill Recreation Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.01471, 138.58417.
      ▼ How hard is Diagonal Ascent?
      Diagonal Ascent is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.347%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Diagonal Ascent?
      Diagonal Ascent has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 360 ft to 522 ft.
      ▼ Is Diagonal Ascent a point to point trail?
      Diagonal Ascent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Diagonal Ascent?
      Diagonal Ascent is 2,139 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Diagonal Ascent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Diagonal Ascent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Diagonal Ascent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diagonal Ascent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Diagonal Ascent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Diagonal Ascent. The trail is 2,139 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Diagonal Ascent?
      Diagonal Ascent is a very popular trail. There have been 2,583 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,075 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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