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5.5 miles
Distance
335 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:44:22
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
118 ft
Altitude min
206 ft
Altitude max
166 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,199 ft
Distance flat
00:44:22
Avg time
Ferny Forest Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEwen Maddock Dam
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land OwnerQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service
The Ferny Forest trails have been designed with the beginning mountain biker in mind. As the name suggests this circuit will take you through the beautiful forest that makes up the shoreline of the Ewen Maddock dam. There is a little bit of everything, rock gardens, log rollovers and a flow section but kept easy so as to not discourage anyone.
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Access Info
Can park in the original carpark opposite the Big Kart Track off Steve Erwin Way or you park in the eastern carpark near the real estate agent.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 62 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 988 rides
- Last: Oct 16, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to ferny-forest-loop trailhead
(-26.793529, 153.001469)
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Apr 6, 2022 , Mooloolah
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Jul 8, 2020 , Mooloolah
Routes with this trail
14 miles • 730 ft • 4 • Loop •
Another loop around the Ewen Maddock Dam that includes the Ferny forest trails. You can add on as many...
17 Reviews & Comments
Liamcosgrove
Really fun trail. Trail itself is in good condition but it is currently fairly overgrown. Constantly hitting scrub and bush with my hands. First time riding it and can see myself going back.
BoscoDad
Great ride this morning, tracks are in good to perfect condition, with minimal to no water on them - get out there, cracker start to the day for my son and I
rhrock333
Great track, but in need of some maintenance. Heaps of exposed roots and a few big washouts and holes that have worsened. Beginners will need to take it easy and be prepared to walk through a few sections.
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