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4.5 miles
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-242 ft
Descent
00:37:24
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
730 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-30%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,537 ft
Distance flat
00:37:24
Avg time

Far Lap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arklow
    Collie
  • AKA
    220 Return
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111416 in E-Biking
    • #11576 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,519 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,592 in E-Biking
    • #491 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

This blue trail has optional black features and alternate lines. It will take you south over some top-notch table-top jumps and an unforgettable optional log ride with some sections of fast flowing descent.

Access Info

Start at Harris River Dam carpark or combine this with the 220 trail and Arklow Adaptive starting at Rays Trail Carpark for a good loop ride

Tags
FlowyJumpsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 264 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Far Lap Trail Reports

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Feb 14, 2026 @ 9:54am (Australia/Perth)
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:44am (Australia/Perth)
Feb 12, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Jul 15, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Jul 15, 2025
Apr 22, 2025 @ 3:41pm
Apr 22, 2025
Requires trim and blow. 2nd half downhill section jumps and features require attention with loose pea gravel and cut out berms
Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:08pm
Feb 26, 2025
Over grown in parts and pea gravel is extremely slippery on the down sections. Jumps and berms are both cut out and require attention
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Status:
on Feb 14, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.57 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to far-lap trailhead (-33.259190, 116.135820)

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      Jul 17, 2020 @ 2:56am
      Jul 17, 2020

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jack-cross
      Do you care more about 'fitness' than fun? Do you prefer talking about riding rather than actually being on the trail? Are you looking for an easy ride without any challenges? This is the trail network for you.

      Devoid of anything resembling enjoyable or challenging, these trails succeed in making you simply pedal. While the tracks may be well-maintained, they are designed in such a way that a rider may completely zone out and miss absolutely nothing - because there is no excitement to be gained here.

      The entire trail network is of a fundamentally flawed design. Hovering over contour lines means there's no climbing, and as a consequence there's no reward when you hit one of the short bursts of easy, flowing downhill.

      In the end, what's the point of riding here? Very little. The black tracks are really blue tracks, the blue tracks are green tracks, and most embarrassing of all the green "tracks" are actually old/in-use service tracks. There is nothing at all to encourage riders to return because there's nothing really thrilling about these tracks.
      Treadly
      Trail appears to be complete but not officially open.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Far Lap located?
      Far Lap is located in Arklow, Collie, Australia. It is part of the Arklow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.25919, 116.13582.
      ▼ How hard is Far Lap?
      Far Lap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Far Lap?
      Far Lap has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 730 ft to 943 ft.
      ▼ How long is Far Lap?
      Far Lap is 4.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Far Lap?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Far Lap. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Far Lap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Far Lap are:
      • July (25 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Far Lap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Far Lap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Far Lap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Far Lap. The trail is 4.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Far Lap?
      Far Lap is a very popular trail. There have been 965 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 949 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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