more stats
2,841 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:06:29
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
328 ft
Altitude max
328 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Fat Controller Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park
    Brisbane
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120520 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81875 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,505 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,842 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    QLD National parks and forestry

Fast flowing single track a few ski jumps and tight berms very pedalled but fun in both directions.

Access Info

left off main shared trail then follow down.

Tags
AlpineBermsJumps
Trail Supporters
  • Bracalba Rail Trail shredders
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Fat Controller Down Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2022 @ 1:38am
Apr 11, 2022
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Mar 10, 2022 @ 10:03pm
Mar 10, 2022
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Mar 1, 2022 @ 5:18pm
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Jan 24, 2022 @ 1:43pm
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 18, 2022 @ 1:39pm
Jan 18, 2022
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on Apr 11, 2022
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      RobDymond RobDymond
      Fun and flowy, few obstacles, could use some signage. Good in both directions.
      DeltaFoxtrot
      This is such an awesome little track! Props to whoever built it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fat Controller Down located?
      Fat Controller Down is located in Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park, Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.99247, 152.84117.
      ▼ How hard is Fat Controller Down?
      Fat Controller Down is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fat Controller Down?
      Fat Controller Down has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 328 ft.
      ▼ Is Fat Controller Down a point to point trail?
      Fat Controller Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fat Controller Down?
      Fat Controller Down is 2,841 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fat Controller Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fat Controller Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fat Controller Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fat Controller Down are:
      • October (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fat Controller Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fat Controller Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fat Controller Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fat Controller Down. The trail is 2,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fat Controller Down?
      Fat Controller Down is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 406 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 499 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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