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1,241 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
3,202 ft
Altitude min
3,239 ft
Altitude max
3,239 ft
Altitude start
3,202 ft
Altitude end
-2.981%
Grade
-7.189%
Grade max
0.283%
Grade min
947 ft
Distance down
275 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time
Downhill Dash Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaArmidale State Forest (Piney)
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
A very fast section of track that bypasses the twisty section of Big Dog Dens and forms part of the Green Trail. A great one for the speed junkies.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 33 rides
- Last: Sep 2, 2026
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