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1,241 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
00:00:52
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
00:00:52
Avg time

Downhill Dash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Armidale State Forest (Piney)
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 33 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Downhill Dash Trail Reports

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Jan 23, 2022 @ 12:24am
Jan 23, 2022
 Long grass encroaching
Dec 10, 2021 @ 8:37pm
Dec 10, 2021
 All trails are closed due to current very wet conditions. Please avoid and let them dry out before riding.
Nov 20, 2021 @ 3:52am
Nov 20, 2021
 Significant number of trees across trail. Trail currently closed.
Aug 7, 2021 @ 5:58am
Aug 7, 2021
 Trails are wet and muddy. Please stay off until they have time to dry.
Jul 14, 2021 @ 8:40pm
Jul 14, 2021
 Trails wet and significant mud in places. Please give tracks some time to dry out before riding.
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on Jan 23, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Downhill Dash

        ▼ Where is Downhill Dash located?
        Downhill Dash is located in Armidale State Forest (Piney), Armidale, Australia. It is part of the Armidale State Forest (Piney) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.49292, 151.72103.
        ▼ How hard is Downhill Dash?
        Downhill Dash is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.981%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downhill Dash?
        The trail has 11 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 976 m to 987 m.
        ▼ Is Downhill Dash a point to point trail?
        Downhill Dash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Downhill Dash?
        Downhill Dash is 378.4 m long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downhill Dash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Downhill Dash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Downhill Dash?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Downhill Dash are:
        • May (6 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Downhill Dash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downhill Dash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Downhill Dash?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Downhill Dash. The trail is 378.4 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Downhill Dash?
        Downhill Dash is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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