more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-291 ft
Descent
00:10:55
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
296 ft
Altitude min
529 ft
Altitude max
512 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,037 ft
Distance flat
00:10:55
Avg time

Explosions Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nerang National Park
    Gold Coast
  • Ref Number
    #20
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12763 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,435 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #735 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
  • OSM Way
    #201049021

The name Explosions was originally given to the section running down past the quarry. The trail head is situated approximately where Apiary break would intersect the trail if extended. It has been called this for some years until in July 2019 a large section of Never Ending Story was listed on Trailforks as Explosions. Many riders will still consider the quarry part to be Explosions and the lead in track to be Never Ending Story. The original Explosions has been a real buzz to ride with it's switchbacks and small berms. It is characterized with some rooty and rocky roughness that riders in Nerang will be familiar with.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,009 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Explosions Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:24am (Australia/Brisbane)
Sep 24, 2026
 Big tree down after the burn and some HUGE holes from where logs used to be. There is a really dangerous one on what could be the fastest part of...
Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:45am (Australia/Brisbane)
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Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:20am (Australia/Brisbane)
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Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:58am (Australia/Brisbane)
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on Sep 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to explosions trailhead (-27.973560, 153.310720)
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      Feb 16, 2019 @ 5:17pm
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      Feb 16, 2019 @ 5:17pm
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      NERANG | Riding blind TRACK 20: Explosions ????
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      4:56 | 547 | Dec 22, 2020 , Gold Coast
      Explosions (Eastbound) - Nerang National Park...
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      9:28 | 606 | Aug 10, 2020 , Gold Coast

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      202
      Lost World Loop
      ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,734 ft • 10 • Loop •
      This particular loop takes you out to the back of Nerang State Forest to the beautiful Lost World single...
      187
      Lost World Loop + Extra
      19 miles • 2,757 ft • 9 • Loop •
      This particular loop takes you out to the back of Nerang State Forest to the beautiful single track. This...
      361
      Easy 16km Loop to Yarrayne Entrance
      ★ 1.0 • 10 miles • 1,302 ft • 26 • Loop •
      Good loop for beginners looking to ride some blue trails as well. A few narrow climbing trails that can be...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 29%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      Gaz1976
      Again smashed by the recent relentless rain. Some remediation work at the start of the trail looking good. Otherwise keep your wits about you due to the rain gouges
      Glsmith
      The bridges are on the verge of collapse, most need replacing
      Keeponpedalling
      If long standing naming counts for anything, most of what has been named Explosions this week is actually Never Ending Story. Explosions is the part that runs down past the quarry (hence the name). Never Ending story is just that,. It's one of the longer trails and leads right into Explosions. What are your thoughts? Make a comment.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explosions located?
      Explosions is located in Nerang National Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Nerang National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.97356, 153.31072.
      ▼ How hard is Explosions?
      Explosions is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explosions?
      Explosions has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 296 ft to 529 ft.
      ▼ Is Explosions a point to point trail?
      Explosions is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explosions?
      Explosions is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explosions?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Explosions. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Explosions? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explosions are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Explosions?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Explosions. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Explosions?
      Explosions is a very popular trail. There have been 11,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,364 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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