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4,950 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
-241 ft
Altitude change
5,564 ft
Altitude min
5,805 ft
Altitude max
5,805 ft
Altitude start
5,564 ft
Altitude end
-4.868%
Grade
-27.024%
Grade max
3.928%
Grade min
1,427 ft
Distance climb
3,263 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Frying Pan Spur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Falls Creek Alpine Resort
    Falls Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6247 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,008 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #309 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Features & gradient Undulating cross country trail incorporating singletrack and large stretches of rock armouring. Can be ridden as an Out & Back or continue on from the Trig to descend via High Voltage.
Difficulty - intermediate
Ride time - 10 minutes

source: Falls Creek MTB singletrack
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  • 28.4 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Frying Pan Spur Trail Reports

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Nov 13, 2026 @ 9:02am (Australia/Melbourne)
18 hours
Groomed and ready to ride out to a freshly cleaned up skyline!
Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:19pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 3, 2026
Closed for Weed spraying 05 Nov
Oct 30, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 29, 2026
 Gravity flow trails all groomed and open for the season
Sep 10, 2026 @ 2:34pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Sep 9, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 @ 10:21am (Australia/Melbourne)
Feb 26, 2026
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on Nov 13, 2026
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to frying-pan-spur trailhead (-36.864830, 147.265833)
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      Victorian Enduro Tour - Round 1 - Falls Creek
      15 miles • 3,086 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
      Falls Creek Victorian Enduro Tour Route. This doesnt include e-bikes or juniors.
      3.9 ★★★★★
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      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      D14Bikes
      Fun little traverse over to the decent. Hold your speed if you can or just enjoy the easy pedal and the views!
      kingerz55 kingerz55
      Very basic gravel trail, basically a hiking path. It gives good views and access to some nice routes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frying Pan Spur located?
      Frying Pan Spur is located in Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Falls Creek, Australia. It is part of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.86483, 147.26583.
      ▼ How hard is Frying Pan Spur?
      Frying Pan Spur is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.868%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frying Pan Spur?
      Frying Pan Spur has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 276 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,564 ft to 5,805 ft.
      ▼ Is Frying Pan Spur a point to point trail?
      Frying Pan Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frying Pan Spur?
      Frying Pan Spur is 4,950 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frying Pan Spur?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Frying Pan Spur. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frying Pan Spur?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frying Pan Spur are:
      • November (65 activities)
      • January (40 activities)
      • March (27 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Frying Pan Spur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frying Pan Spur are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frying Pan Spur?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Frying Pan Spur. The trail is 4,950 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Frying Pan Spur?
      Frying Pan Spur is a very popular trail. There have been 2,329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,819 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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