more stats
801 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
00:04:39
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
952 ft
Altitude min
988 ft
Altitude max
958 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:04:39
Avg time

Gate Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kembla mountain bike trails @ Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
    Wollongong
  • Difficulty Rating
    Easy / Intermediate Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #174894 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24226 in E-Biking
    • #1136 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,964 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,609 in E-Biking
    • #80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

A 220 metre two-way linking trail - taking riders from the carpark to Reservoir Management Trail - and the main start of the trails.
children may need assistance to ride to the trail start

Tags
Bridges
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 189 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gate Pass located?
      Gate Pass is located in Kembla mountain bike trails @ Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Wollongong, Australia. It is part of the Kembla mountain bike trails @ Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.41415, 150.81627.
      ▼ How hard is Gate Pass?
      Gate Pass is rated as Easy / Intermediate difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gate Pass?
      Gate Pass has 30 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 952 ft to 988 ft.
      ▼ Is Gate Pass a point to point trail?
      Gate Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gate Pass?
      Gate Pass is 801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gate Pass?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gate Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Gate Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gate Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gate Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Gate Pass. The trail is 801 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gate Pass?
      Gate Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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