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1,007 ft
Distance
-115 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
646 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude max
761 ft
Altitude start
646 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
1,007 ft
Distance down
00:02:09
Avg time

Firetail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wellington National Park
    Collie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5251 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks and Wildlife Service Wellington District Office (Collie)

A cross-country descending trail with technical rock gardens and some interesting options for the more game riders.

Access Info

Alternate black descent starting just after Dam It trail starts

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 182 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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on May 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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        Directions to firetail trailhead (-33.395910, 115.975360)
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        Wellington Dam WA
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        5:52 | 59 | May 30, 2025 , Collie
        WA, Wambenger Trails, Fire Tail and Wam Bam
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        4:52 | 435 | Jan 6, 2022 , Collie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firetail

        ▼ Where is Firetail located?
        Firetail is located in Wellington National Park, Collie, Australia. It is part of the Wellington National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.39591, 115.97536.
        ▼ How hard is Firetail?
        Firetail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firetail?
        The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 646 ft to 761 ft.
        ▼ How long is Firetail?
        Firetail is 1,007 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firetail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Firetail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firetail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firetail are:
        • October (17 activities)
        • December (14 activities)
        • April (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Firetail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firetail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Firetail?
        The estimated time to ride Firetail is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,007 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Firetail?
        Firetail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,052 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,765 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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