more stats
610 ft
Distance
-125 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
617 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-20.4%
Grade
-52.5%
Grade max
-4.2%
Grade min
610 ft
Distance down
00:01:13
Avg time

Fork Skin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cascades (South Hobart)
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20911 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #408 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,388 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

One spicy drop near the start. Couple of big gaps. Steep and plenty of fun.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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DropsJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Fork Skin Trail Reports

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Mar 14, 2023 @ 3:56pm
Mar 14, 2023
 Open again to ride.
Nov 25, 2022 @ 8:47pm
Nov 25, 2022
 Upper rivulet crossing closed due to council work on debris traps - estimated completion late December
Apr 2, 2022 @ 5:11pm
Apr 2, 2022
 Be careful of turn with serious tyre sucking rut in it.
Nov 7, 2021 @ 7:36pm
Nov 7, 2021
 Tree over lower section, effectively inaccessible.
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on Mar 14, 2023
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fork-skin trailhead (-42.892230, 147.285900)
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      0:06 | 628 | Sep 13, 2020 , Hobart
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      1 Review & Comments

      jaydentassiemtb
      Super sick track. Running unreal. Drop near the start is alright if taken slowish

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fork Skin located?
      Fork Skin is located in Cascades (South Hobart), Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Cascades (South Hobart) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.89223, 147.2859.
      ▼ How hard is Fork Skin?
      Fork Skin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fork Skin?
      The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 741 ft.
      ▼ Is Fork Skin a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fork Skin is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fork Skin?
      Fork Skin is 610 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fork Skin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fork Skin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fork Skin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fork Skin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fork Skin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Fork Skin. The trail is 610 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fork Skin?
      Fork Skin is a very popular trail. There have been 1,076 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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