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3,294 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:10:51
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude max
442 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,483 ft
Distance climb
1,355 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
Avg time

Fatback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35041 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4650 in E-Biking
    • #75802 in Trail Running
    • #119410 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

Excellent challenging singletrack with rollable drops, twisty switchbacks, some different line choices and a tough climb out with a little skinny for good measure.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock gardensSkinnies
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13.8 km average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 19.2 km avg distance
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  • 242 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Fatback Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 1, 2026
May 28, 2026 @ 10:38am (Australia/Sydney)
May 27, 2026
 Wet trails - closed.
Jan 25, 2025 @ 8:08am
Jan 25, 2025
 Return needs a fair bit of cleanup, quite overgrown. There's a bridge that seems to have moved from where it's supposed to be.
Aug 24, 2024 @ 1:11am
Aug 24, 2024
 Fair bit of mud and overgrown in lots of places. Not really suitable for riding.
Apr 15, 2024 @ 2:32am
Apr 15, 2024
 Some sections washed out entirely, hardly walkable. One bridge damaged.
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on Jun 1, 2026
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fatback trailhead (-33.757650, 151.233500)
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      12 Reviews & Comments

      zokstar zokstar
      Nice track. Few techy parts at start. Little wet in some areas after half way.
      Benfairbrother
      New jump at the start of the trail. It’s pretty good, nice and cruisy, unfortunately there aren’t any more for a while on the trail. There are a couple rock rolls and drops followed by steep and short climbs. Difficult but fun!
      Jams134
      Such a fun trail with a nice gap and lots of wood features and rolls and has a very sketchy drop in the first third of the trail which I haven’t tried yet

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fatback located?
      Fatback is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.75765, 151.2335.
      ▼ How hard is Fatback?
      Fatback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fatback?
      Fatback has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 ft to 445 ft.
      ▼ Is Fatback a point to point trail?
      Fatback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fatback?
      Fatback is 3,294 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fatback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fatback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fatback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fatback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fatback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Fatback. The trail is 3,294 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fatback?
      Fatback is a very popular trail. There have been 2,638 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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