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1,125 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
1,278 ft
Altitude min
1,382 ft
Altitude max
1,382 ft
Altitude start
1,280 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance down
00:01:31
Avg time

Flat Strap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1117 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3392 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Hancock Victorian Plantations

Great little track to blast down Roots, little jumps and mainly flat corners. It'll leave you smiling at the end.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,693 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Flat Strap Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:41am (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 5, 2025
Permanently closed due to harvesting.
Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:37am (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 5, 2025
Permanently closed due to harvesting.
Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:34am (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 5, 2025
Upper half from the dam has been permanently closed. Trail remains fully closed while harvesting occurs.
Oct 3, 2025 @ 7:57pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 3, 2025
Not the most taken care of but a good trail all together mixing tech and flat turns nothing crazy Roots are very slippery when wet!
Apr 21, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Apr 21, 2025
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on Oct 6, 2025
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Flat Strap located?
      Flat Strap is located in Mystic Bike Park, Bright, Australia. It is part of the Mystic Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.74902, 146.96692.
      How hard is Flat Strap?
      Flat Strap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%.
      What is the elevation gain for Flat Strap?
      The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,278 ft to 1,382 ft.
      How long is Flat Strap?
      Flat Strap is 1,125 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Flat Strap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flat Strap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Flat Strap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flat Strap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Flat Strap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Flat Strap. The trail is 1,125 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Flat Strap?
      Flat Strap is a very popular trail. There have been 13,716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,657 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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