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1,460 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
2,236 ft
Altitude min
2,257 ft
Altitude max
2,241 ft
Altitude start
2,254 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Emu Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #147367 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,305 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

A traverse in the middle of a climb, Emu Run does have one technical spot that can spook beginners. Half-way along it has a sharp hairpin corner which is set amongst some big rocks that create a ledge up and then down on either side of the corner. All along this track look for the optional rocks to ride over to make it more interesting.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 40 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 430 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 4,771 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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on Sep 27, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Emu Run located?
      Emu Run is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32418, 149.01314.
      ▼ How hard is Emu Run?
      Emu Run is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emu Run?
      Emu Run has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,236 ft to 2,257 ft.
      ▼ Is Emu Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Emu Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Emu Run?
      Emu Run is 1,460 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emu Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Emu Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Emu Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emu Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emu Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Emu Run. 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 Emu Run?
      Emu Run is a very popular trail. There have been 33,975 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35,805 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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