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1.9 miles
Distance
857 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:23:50
Avg time
802 ft
Altitude change
225 ft
Altitude min
1,042 ft
Altitude max
225 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,736 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:23:50
Avg time

Dial Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Dial Range
    Penguin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife

The Dial Creek road is a rough old fire road that climbs from the boom gate below the motocross track up to the Gnomon car park. It's a multi use road and would need a decent 4WD to get up in winter.

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aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 31.0 km avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 26, 2026
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May 11, 2024 @ 2:07am
May 11, 2024
 All clear, a good solid and in places, technical climb.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dial Road

        ▼ Where is Dial Road located?
        Dial Road is located in Dial Range, Penguin, Australia. It is part of the Dial Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16948, 146.05577.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dial Road?
        Dial Road has 857 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 225 ft to 1,042 ft.
        ▼ Is Dial Road a point to point trail?
        Dial Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Dial Road?
        Dial Road is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dial Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dial Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dial Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dial Road are:
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Dial Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dial Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dial Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Dial Road. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dial Road?
        Dial Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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