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4,255 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-371 ft
Descent
00:09:31
Avg time
-364 ft
Altitude change
166 ft
Altitude min
529 ft
Altitude max
529 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
3,963 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:09:31
Avg time

East Risdon descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilcher
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun fast doubletrack descent. Easy-moderate as a climb. Watch out for the boom gate at the bottom

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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East Risdon descent Trail Reports

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Jan 29, 2025 @ 9:10am
Jan 29, 2025
 tree down just east side of 'phew' track and another on the phew track. The former difficult to find a route past, the second the bike can be...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is East Risdon descent located?
      East Risdon descent is located in Pilcher, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Pilcher trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.82463, 147.33447.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Risdon descent?
      East Risdon descent has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 371 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 ft to 529 ft.
      ▼ Is East Risdon descent a point to point trail?
      East Risdon descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is East Risdon descent?
      East Risdon descent is 4,255 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Risdon descent?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on East Risdon descent. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access East Risdon descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Risdon descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride East Risdon descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride East Risdon descent. The trail is 4,255 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is East Risdon descent?
      East Risdon descent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 185 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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