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3.2 miles
Distance
379 ft
Climb
-376 ft
Descent
00:29:06
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
875 ft
Altitude min
997 ft
Altitude max
875 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
0.019%
Grade
-21.533%
Grade max
15.492%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,053 ft
Distance flat
00:29:06
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Forsyths Mill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Chidlow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75207 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The main XC loop

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  • 1 rides
  • 6.1 km average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 12.6 km avg distance
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  • 85 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Nov 23, 2025 @ 9:20am (Australia/Perth)
Nov 22, 2025
 A spot overgrown and neglected but still fun to ride
Aug 16, 2025 @ 2:20am
Aug 16, 2025
Dec 1, 2024 @ 12:04am
Dec 1, 2024
 Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion) Track over grown, front trail sign missing, Tree's down...
Oct 27, 2024 @ 12:01am
Oct 27, 2024
 Feels almost abandoned and hasn’t been ridden for a while. Was quite overgrown.
Sep 25, 2024 @ 8:32am
Sep 25, 2024
 Running well
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        Directions to forsyths-mill trailhead (-31.882760, 116.274460)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forsyths Mill

        ▼ Where is Forsyths Mill located?
        Forsyths Mill is located in Chidlow, Australia. It is part of the Chidlow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.88276, 116.27446.
        ▼ How hard is Forsyths Mill?
        Forsyths Mill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.019%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forsyths Mill?
        Forsyths Mill has 379 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 376 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 875 ft to 997 ft.
        ▼ Is Forsyths Mill a point to point trail?
        Yes, Forsyths Mill is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Forsyths Mill?
        Forsyths Mill is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forsyths Mill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Forsyths Mill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forsyths Mill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forsyths Mill are:
        • July (24 activities)
        • February (12 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Forsyths Mill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forsyths Mill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Forsyths Mill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Forsyths Mill. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Forsyths Mill?
        Forsyths Mill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 494 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 647 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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