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3,445 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-272 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-194 ft
Altitude change
360 ft
Altitude min
587 ft
Altitude max
554 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
26.4%
Grade min
771 ft
Distance climb
1,916 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Dropbear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pemberton Mountain Bike Park
    Pemberton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69891 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58840 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,339 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,062 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

Tight fast and technical, this is the cornering track. This signature trail is just good value.

Access Info

Dropbear and Longshanks share the same entry point. Entry is located off the fire trail on Block C, turn right at the top of Pumphill Uphill and ride 35 metres to the entry. Signposted. Dropbear starts 20 metres in from the the fireroad, Turn right at the sign post.

Tags
Berms

Trail Supporters


  • Mark Hudson
    since 2009
    Sponsor
  • Paul Neve
    since 2009
    Sponsor

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 323 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Dropbear Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:48am (Australia/Perth)
Jun 21, 2026
 reporter Trail clear of major debris.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 11:59am (Australia/Perth)
Jun 4, 2026
 reporter Caution advised following major storm event. Trail condition currently unknown.
Jan 6, 2026 @ 7:27am (Australia/Perth)
Jan 5, 2026
Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:31am (Australia/Perth)
Oct 17, 2025
Apr 19, 2023 @ 12:30am
Apr 19, 2023
The PVC have secured an insurance provider and the trails are now back open!
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on Jun 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
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      Directions to dropbear trailhead (-34.440840, 116.018070)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dropbear located?
      Dropbear is located in Pemberton Mountain Bike Park, Pemberton, Australia. It is part of the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.44084, 116.01807.
      ▼ How hard is Dropbear?
      Dropbear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dropbear?
      Dropbear has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 360 ft to 587 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dropbear?
      Dropbear is 3,445 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dropbear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dropbear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dropbear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dropbear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dropbear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Dropbear. The trail is 3,445 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dropbear?
      Dropbear is a very popular trail. There have been 1,677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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