more stats
820 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
971 ft
Altitude min
1,028 ft
Altitude max
1,028 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
Avg time

Friendly Fox Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Buxton Mountain Bike Park
    Buxton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #123006 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97322 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Deeca

This trail creates a short-cut which removes the last climb and descent gully on Acheron Ridge. The trail is named after a fox that watched from a safe distance during construction

source: DEPI Map
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 133 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Friendly Fox Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2022 @ 4:30pm
Mar 25, 2022
Dec 17, 2020 @ 2:48pm
Dec 17, 2020
 Some leaf debris and worn down a bit otherwise ok
Dec 3, 2020 @ 4:05pm
Dec 3, 2020
 Lots of leaf litter, can be sketchy on some corners.
Dec 3, 2020 @ 6:30am
Dec 3, 2020
 Tree down not far from start
Jan 11, 2019 @ 2:51pm
Jan 11, 2019
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Status:
on Mar 25, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 3, 2020 @ 6:30am
      Dec 3, 2020

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      Friendly fox run
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      0:04 | 169 | Oct 20, 2019 , Buxton

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      Follow (2) and then onto (6). Continue again on (2) to (7) and finally back onto (2) to the car park.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Friendly Fox located?
      Friendly Fox is located in Buxton Mountain Bike Park, Buxton, Australia. It is part of the Buxton Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.41708, 145.69104.
      ▼ How hard is Friendly Fox?
      Friendly Fox is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Friendly Fox?
      Friendly Fox has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 971 ft to 1,028 ft.
      ▼ Is Friendly Fox a point to point trail?
      Yes, Friendly Fox is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Friendly Fox?
      Friendly Fox is 820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Friendly Fox?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Friendly Fox. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Friendly Fox?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Friendly Fox are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Friendly Fox? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Friendly Fox are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Friendly Fox?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Friendly Fox. The trail is 820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Friendly Fox?
      Friendly Fox is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 570 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 819 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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