more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
1,021 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:29:22
Avg time
1,006 ft
Altitude change
191 ft
Altitude min
1,200 ft
Altitude max
191 ft
Altitude start
1,198 ft
Altitude end
14.9%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
77.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:29:22
Avg time

Downhill Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Downhill Access is a 2 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Cairns. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Downhill Access Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2025 @ 8:40am (Australia/Brisbane)
Sep 30, 2025
tree down between happiest and nationals
Mar 1, 2024 @ 9:54pm
Mar 1, 2024
MACHINE WORK IN PARK - Please avoid this road - Trail Crew onsite from 28th March 2024 until further notice. Resurfacing works to be done...
Feb 17, 2024 @ 1:49am
Feb 17, 2024
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Until to happies access road is free.
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      Directions to downhill-access trailhead (-16.814630, 145.681140)

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      Routes with this trail

      12 miles • 5,118 ft • 17 • Out & Back •
      1 Worlds DH 2 Stallones 3 Cloonies 4 KeGnarra 5 Nationals DH 6 Happies 7 Bowhunters

      1 Review & Comments

      Lewis-56 Lewis-56
      Seems to be used for shuttle vehicle only. No public access. Would need a pretty good 4x4, with HR and good ground clearance.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Downhill Access located?
      Downhill Access is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81463, 145.68114.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downhill Access?
      Downhill Access has 1,021 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 191 ft to 1,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Downhill Access a point to point trail?
      Downhill Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Downhill Access?
      Downhill Access is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downhill Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Downhill Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Downhill Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Downhill Access are:
      • August (13 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      • November (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Downhill Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downhill Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Downhill Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Downhill Access. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Downhill Access?
      Downhill Access is a very popular trail. There have been 1,614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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