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3,268 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-236 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-195 ft
Altitude change
366 ft
Altitude min
581 ft
Altitude max
561 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance climb
2,408 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
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Dropbear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pemberton Mountain Bike Park
    Pemberton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51675 in Mountain 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.

Trail Supporters

  • Mark Hudson
    since 2009
    Sponsor
  • Paul Neve
    since 2009
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 303 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 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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        Directions to dropbear trailhead (-34.440930, 116.018250)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dropbear

        ▼ 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 -34.44093, 116.01825.
        ▼ How hard is Dropbear?
        Dropbear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dropbear?
        Dropbear has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 366 ft to 581 ft.
        ▼ How long is Dropbear?
        Dropbear is 3,268 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dropbear?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dropbear are:
        • April (22 activities)
        • December (18 activities)
        • October (16 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 5 minutes to ride Dropbear. The trail is 3,268 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 1,621 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,788 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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