more stats
991 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
420 ft
Altitude min
427 ft
Altitude max
426 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
371 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Fangorn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Plenty Gorge Park
    Melbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #130355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65483 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,844 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,330 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Use this to detour around the vicious switchback climb up Encinoman - but the price to pay is a hard slog up a steep ramp

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Fangorn Trail Reports

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May 13, 2026 @ 8:39pm (Australia/Melbourne)
May 13, 2026
reporter Currently a little overgrown but the eastern section is still navigable
Feb 14, 2026 @ 9:45pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Feb 14, 2026
Does not exist - Couldn't find the track!
Jan 15, 2023 @ 2:13am
Jan 15, 2023
Bridge washed away and overgrown
Feb 21, 2021 @ 12:15pm
Feb 21, 2021
Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:25pm
Jan 25, 2021
Tree down over track
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on May 13, 2026
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fangorn trailhead (-37.627520, 145.116070)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fangorn located?
      Fangorn is located in Plenty Gorge Park, Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Plenty Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.62752, 145.11607.
      ▼ How hard is Fangorn?
      Fangorn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fangorn?
      Fangorn has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 420 ft to 427 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fangorn?
      Fangorn is 991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fangorn?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fangorn. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Fangorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fangorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fangorn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Fangorn. The trail is 991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fangorn?
      Fangorn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 825 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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