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2,989 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:08:19
Avg time
90 ft
Altitude change
2,032 ft
Altitude min
2,132 ft
Altitude max
2,042 ft
Altitude start
2,133 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,972 ft
Distance climb
427 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:08:19
Avg time

Evolution Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27360 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
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  • 176 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,519 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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        Directions to evolution-climb trailhead (-35.322890, 149.019280)
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        Mt Stromlo | Evolution Jump Trail
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        0:16 | 690 | Dec 31, 2021 , Canberra
        STROMLO BIKE PARK Bottom, Evolution up, Quarry...
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        2:27 | 421 | Apr 30, 2021 , Canberra
        EVOLUTION Flow Trail Stromlo Bike Park Canberra
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        2:23 | 316 | Apr 24, 2021 , Canberra
        Stromlo Forrest - Evolution (Green)
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        6:17 | 626 | Jan 16, 2021 , Canberra

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution

        ▼ Where is Evolution located?
        Evolution is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32289, 149.01928.
        ▼ How hard is Evolution?
        Evolution is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Evolution?
        Evolution has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,032 ft to 2,132 ft.
        ▼ Is Evolution a point to point trail?
        Yes, Evolution is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Evolution?
        Evolution is 4,741 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Evolution?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Evolution. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Evolution?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Evolution are:
        • October (78 activities)
        • December (64 activities)
        • May (56 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Evolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Evolution?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Evolution. The trail is 4,741 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Evolution?
        Evolution is a very popular trail. There have been 8,216 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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