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2,651 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
422 ft
Altitude min
500 ft
Altitude max
422 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1,243 ft
Distance climb
1,106 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Fauxdeer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Plenty Gorge Park
    Melbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85963 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30964 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,127 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,137 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Trail goes around Archery Course boundary. Fantastic views of Yarrambat Falls. Hard climb up and slick descent down. Ride with care and caution.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 349 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Fauxdeer Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2023 @ 9:08pm
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 12:15pm
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May 29, 2020 @ 10:49pm
May 29, 2020
Oct 8, 2018 @ 8:34pm
Oct 8, 2018
All clear this morning.
Oct 4, 2018 @ 3:39am
Oct 4, 2018
Trail vandalised. Retaining logs removed exposing star pickets and barb wire found across the trail. Drainage removed. Use caution.
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on Jul 29, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Directions to fauxdeer trailhead (-37.624970, 145.121970)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fauxdeer located?
      Fauxdeer is located in Plenty Gorge Park, Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Plenty Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.62497, 145.12197.
      ▼ How hard is Fauxdeer?
      Fauxdeer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fauxdeer?
      Fauxdeer has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 422 ft to 500 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fauxdeer?
      Fauxdeer is 2,651 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fauxdeer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fauxdeer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fauxdeer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fauxdeer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fauxdeer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Fauxdeer. The trail is 2,651 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fauxdeer?
      Fauxdeer is a very popular trail. There have been 1,948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,023 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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