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5,138 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-374 ft
Descent
00:06:54
Avg time
-335 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
448 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-6.526%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
14.515%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance climb
3,683 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:06:54
Avg time

Four Balls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pilcher
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63316 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017

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Four Balls is a 2 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hobart. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 m green climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 112 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Mar 29, 2024 @ 6:02am
Mar 29, 2024
 Trail is rutted out in the midsection.
Dec 28, 2021 @ 7:06pm
Dec 28, 2021
Jun 8, 2020 @ 3:18pm
Jun 8, 2020
 Riding well.
May 13, 2020 @ 7:31pm
May 13, 2020
 Problem corner in top section has been fixed. Good work by the trail maintainers
Apr 10, 2020 @ 10:09pm
Apr 10, 2020
 Beware of the soft edges on the top section.
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on Mar 29, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Four Balls

        ▼ Where is Four Balls located?
        Four Balls is located in Pilcher, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Pilcher trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.83289, 147.34289.
        ▼ How hard is Four Balls?
        Four Balls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.526%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Four Balls?
        Four Balls has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 374 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 448 ft.
        ▼ Is Four Balls a point to point trail?
        Four Balls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Four Balls?
        Four Balls is 5,138 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Four Balls?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Four Balls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Four Balls?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Four Balls are:
        • February (28 activities)
        • April (27 activities)
        • July (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Four Balls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Four Balls?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Four Balls. The trail is 5,138 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Four Balls?
        Four Balls is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 471 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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