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2,566 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
355 ft
Altitude min
399 ft
Altitude max
389 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
1,627 ft
Distance climb
597 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Engravings Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104683 in E-Biking
    • #76972 in Trail Running
    • #82566 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,573 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,425 in E-Biking
    • #2,825 in Trail Running
    • #2,992 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Avoid it after rain
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

A densely wooded single track extension to Wakehurst Parkway. Lots of rocks and step downs. There is a hike a bike section hallway along heading south, though it could be rideable heading north. Watch for walkers they do have right of way
Avoid after rain. Gets muddy.
There are toilets and water at the south end.

Access Info

The north end starts where the south end of the Wakehurst parkway trail ends. On the south side the entrance is just to the north of the toilet/pavilion overlooking the oval.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabsRollers
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 436 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Engravings Track Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 1, 2026
May 28, 2026 @ 10:38am (Australia/Sydney)
May 27, 2026
Wet trails - closed.
Apr 27, 2026 @ 1:53pm (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:05pm (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 25, 2026
Jan 5, 2026 @ 1:53pm (Australia/Sydney)
Jan 4, 2026
At start end of north trail, pallet bridge - over fallen tree - needs review/repair. exit side pallet has dropped, is damaged and is unsafe.
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on Jun 1, 2026
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to engravings-track trailhead (-33.781860, 151.237220)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      FlyOnTheWall
      The middle third of this track is black, not blue, with a very dangerous rock drop. Be careful.
      ScottyHarro
      Road this trail today many trees down across the path I would not recommend not a lot of fun dot-dot-dot

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Engravings Track located?
      Engravings Track is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.78186, 151.23722.
      ▼ How hard is Engravings Track?
      Engravings Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Engravings Track?
      Engravings Track has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 355 ft to 399 ft.
      ▼ Is Engravings Track a point to point trail?
      Engravings Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Engravings Track?
      Engravings Track is 2,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Engravings Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Engravings Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Engravings Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Engravings Track are:
      • February (25 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      • March (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Engravings Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Engravings Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Engravings Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Engravings Track. The trail is 2,566 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Engravings Track?
      Engravings Track is a very popular trail. There have been 3,781 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,564 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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