more stats
2,293 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
112 ft
Altitude min
161 ft
Altitude max
157 ft
Altitude start
161 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
610 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

Echidna Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19729 in E-Biking
    • #86277 in Trail Running
    • #350512 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,900 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,278 in E-Biking
    • #3,019 in Trail Running
    • #9,202 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018

A flat and twisty trail through the trees and open bushland of the Greenfield Trail. Lots of flat corners, few bermed inclusions with small rollers and a smooth trail surface.

Access Info

Starts on the Greenfield Trail, just after the gravel road crossing where the trail splits to turn right into Echidna or Straight to continue along Greenfield. The trail exits on the Greenfield trail, making it a great way to extend your ride.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 404 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Echidna Trail Reports

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Mar 5, 2026 @ 1:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 5, 2026
 reporter Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
Nov 21, 2025 @ 12:52pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Nov 20, 2025
 Dead pig about 200m in from the start on the left.. follow the smell.
Aug 25, 2025 @ 1:09am
Aug 25, 2025
 reporter Trail in good condition running Green as per rating
Aug 21, 2025 @ 4:35pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Track is so good after recent work. Great beginner flow track without the decent.
Jul 17, 2022 @ 3:22am
Jul 17, 2022
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on Mar 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Echidna located?
      Echidna is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.8145, 145.68132.
      ▼ How hard is Echidna?
      Echidna is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Echidna?
      Echidna has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 112 ft to 161 ft.
      ▼ How long is Echidna?
      Echidna is 2,293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Echidna?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Echidna. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Echidna? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Echidna are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Echidna?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Echidna. The trail is 2,293 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Echidna?
      Echidna is a very popular trail. There have been 3,093 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,007 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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