1,362 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:03:28
Avg time

Elephant Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southside Edmonton Trails
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    White rate
  • 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
  • Global Ranking
    #206542 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • 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
More Stats for Elephant Ears mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    72 ft
  • Altitude max
    92 ft
  • Altitude start
    90 ft
  • Altitude end
    91 ft
  • Grade
    0.072%
  • Grade max
    -12.316%
  • Grade min
    7.726%
  • Distance climb
    442 ft
  • Distance down
    357 ft
  • Distance flat
    562 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:28
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:41
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on Jun 7, 2022
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      Elephant Ears Trail Reports

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      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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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 1 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      All
      • 6 rides
      • Last: Dec 5, 2022

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      Jul 6, 2019 @ 5:11pm
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      Jul 6, 2019 @ 4:53pm
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      1 Review & Comments

      • + 0
      jaseq (Jan 26, 2023 at 1:31)
      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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