more stats
1,618 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:04:26
Avg time
-147 ft
Altitude change
138 ft
Altitude min
290 ft
Altitude max
285 ft
Altitude start
138 ft
Altitude end
-9.065%
Grade
-40.376%
Grade max
14.151%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
133 ft
Distance flat
00:04:26
Avg time

Ducking Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #148107 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #161535 in E-Biking
    • #335584 in Trail Running
    • #78178 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,330 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,927 in E-Biking
    • #9,256 in Trail Running
    • #2,939 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks

A downhill track with a couple of rock gardens to test the rider.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ducking Down Trail Reports

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May 12, 2020 @ 10:48pm
May 12, 2020
The NPWS are beginning the closures of all mtb single track in the Tingira heights Nature Reserve in an attempt to rehabilitate the area. So far...
Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:13am
Nov 17, 2019
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 1:15am
Nov 11, 2019
 reporter All State Forests and National Parks within the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra areas of NSW are closed due to catastrophic fire...
Aug 27, 2019 @ 3:44pm
Aug 27, 2019
Aug 11, 2019 @ 2:34pm
Aug 11, 2019
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on May 12, 2020
Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ducking Down located?
      Ducking Down is located in Tingira Heights Nature Reserve, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Tingira Heights Nature Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.99803, 151.65781.
      ▼ How hard is Ducking Down?
      Ducking Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.065%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ducking Down?
      Ducking Down has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 138 ft to 290 ft.
      ▼ Is Ducking Down a point to point trail?
      Ducking Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ducking Down?
      Ducking Down is 1,618 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ducking Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ducking Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ducking Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ducking Down are:
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ducking Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ducking Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ducking Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ducking Down. The trail is 1,618 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ducking Down?
      Ducking Down is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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