more stats
1,362 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
72 ft
Altitude min
92 ft
Altitude max
90 ft
Altitude start
91 ft
Altitude end
0.072%
Grade
-12.316%
Grade max
7.726%
Grade min
442 ft
Distance climb
357 ft
Distance down
562 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Elephant Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southside Edmonton Trails
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #267804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106929 in E-Biking
    • #141738 in Trail Running
    • #136152 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Cairns Regional Council

Elephant Ears is a short kids loop located in the Southside Mtb Trail Network. This is the first trail built in a joint venture between Cairns Regional Council and Southside Mtb Club. This is an easy loop ideal for children and beginners.

Access Info

Access is at the end of the footpath beside Mallicoola Cres

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2023
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Elephant Ears Trail Reports

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May 8, 2024 @ 12:31am
May 8, 2024
 reporter Very large tree down blocking trail. Please be patient while we organise to have it removed and re open the trail.
Jun 7, 2022 @ 4:40am
Jun 7, 2022
 reporter Trees are cleared and grass is cut, trail is running nicely.
Jun 7, 2022 @ 4:39am
Jun 7, 2022
 reporter Trees are cleared and grass is cut, trail is running nicely.
Apr 5, 2022 @ 3:55am
Apr 5, 2022
 reporter Trees down 2 trees down as of 5 April 22 We will try to get this cleared asap
Jul 6, 2019 @ 5:17pm
Jul 6, 2019
Track is clear and good for riding
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      Directions to elephant-ears trailhead (-17.013830, 145.730900)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Southsidemtbclub
      A very large tree has fallen over the trail, trail is closed for the moment. Please be patient while we organise this to be removed.

      Southside Mountain Bike Club
      jaseq
      Explored this track- 5yr old son didn’t enjoy this as much as manihot. Lots of small boulders and rocks to slip him up.
      Little maintenance required but so close to home so will bring rack and shovel next time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elephant Ears located?
      Elephant Ears is located in Southside Edmonton Trails, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Southside Edmonton Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -17.01383, 145.7309.
      ▼ How hard is Elephant Ears?
      Elephant Ears is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.072%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elephant Ears?
      Elephant Ears has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 72 ft to 92 ft.
      ▼ Is Elephant Ears a point to point trail?
      Yes, Elephant Ears is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elephant Ears?
      Elephant Ears is 1,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elephant Ears?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elephant Ears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elephant Ears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elephant Ears are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elephant Ears?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Elephant Ears. The trail is 1,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elephant Ears?
      Elephant Ears is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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