more stats
4,991 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-169 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
595 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
611 ft
Altitude end
-1.998%
Grade
-16.51%
Grade max
17.264%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
3,049 ft
Distance down
557 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
Avg time

Drifties Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Budgong
    Nowra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #206871 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37948 in E-Biking
    • #326925 in Trail Running
    • #403739 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,881 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,668 in E-Biking
    • #9,056 in Trail Running
    • #10,901 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Single trail running parallel to Budgong Rd
Two technical small creek crossings and trail is generally quite soft from dirt bikes

Tags
Creek crossingRock gardensRock slabs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 57 miles avg distance
All
  • 50 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Drifties Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2021 @ 12:51pm
Sep 3, 2021
Jul 11, 2020 @ 3:43pm
Jul 11, 2020
May 17, 2020 @ 3:23pm
May 17, 2020
 Trees down throughout trail - clearing since bushfires has blocked most of this trail
Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:07am
Nov 17, 2019
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 4:51pm
Nov 10, 2019
 reporter All National Parks within the NSW South Coast are closed due to current high fire danger.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drifties located?
      Drifties is located in Budgong, Nowra, Australia. It is part of the Budgong trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.83864, 150.48679.
      ▼ How hard is Drifties?
      Drifties is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.998%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drifties?
      Drifties has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 595 ft to 711 ft.
      ▼ Is Drifties a point to point trail?
      Drifties is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drifties?
      Drifties is 4,991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drifties?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drifties. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Drifties? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drifties are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drifties?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Drifties. The trail is 4,991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drifties?
      Drifties is a very popular trail. There have been 257 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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