more stats
1,460 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude max
443 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Edward Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1972 in E-Biking
    • #799 in Trail Running
    • #50261 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

Trail running through the rock shelves at the top of Allambie heights. Plenty of tight technical drops, rolls and turns.
For A lines, generally head right. For B lines, take left turns.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 267 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,221 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Aug 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.93 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to edward trailhead (-33.762490, 151.246000)
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      Dec 18, 2021 @ 2:16pm
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      Videos

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      2:54 | 640 | Sep 5, 2021 , Sydney
      Edward - large drop
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      0:04 | 456 | Jan 4, 2022 , Sydney
      Mt Taylor
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      0:58 | 2057 | Feb 4, 2017 , Sydney

      Routes with this trail

      98
      Allambie to dam
      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 33 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
      starting at "downhill to pipe" is the first downhill section with some fun berms and a sick gap. Continue...
      3.9 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 11%

      13 Reviews & Comments

      MacroTiara MacroTiara
      Some of the biggest drops in Sydney. A challenge to your courage! The B lines are rollable but still require a fair commitment.
      Chubbless Chubbless
      Look out for rolls without rocks underneath them
      OldManMcLeay
      Nice trail, one of my favourite on the dam. It has lots of rocks to manoeuvre including a pretty sizeable huck halfway through, If you dont want to the drop keep going further along the track and you will find a c line with a pretty big roll

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Edward located?
      Edward is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76249, 151.246.
      ▼ How hard is Edward?
      Edward is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Edward?
      Edward has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 459 ft.
      ▼ Is Edward a point to point trail?
      Edward is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Edward?
      Edward is 1,460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Edward?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Edward. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Edward?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Edward are:
      • April (77 activities)
      • August (75 activities)
      • July (68 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Edward? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Edward are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Edward?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Edward. The trail is 1,460 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Edward?
      Edward is a very popular trail. There have been 10,871 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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