more stats
1,667 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
389 ft
Altitude max
389 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-5.982%
Grade
-57.186%
Grade max
21.81%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
1,038 ft
Distance down
67 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Gipps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lane Cove National Park
    Hornsby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319890 in Trail Running
    • #138548 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,949 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #8,889 in Trail Running
    • #4,449 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

very rocky and in some places steep.

Access Info

End of Gipps Close

Tags
DropsRock gardensRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Gipps Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2025 @ 6:45pm
Jul 28, 2025
 Overgrown, will need a trim to ride through
Mar 4, 2023 @ 6:37pm
Mar 4, 2023
 Quite overgrown in places
Oct 4, 2022 @ 1:39am
Oct 4, 2022
 Some parts are slightly overgrown but nothing to major, such a fun little trail with 2 main rock rolls
Sep 5, 2022 @ 12:56am
Sep 5, 2022
Sep 26, 2021 @ 1:20am
Sep 26, 2021
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Status:
on Jul 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gipps trailhead (-33.744270, 151.111410)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      JPitto27 JPitto27
      Fun and easy some good dips recommended for pretty good riders otherwise easy
      Djshall Djshall
      Nice trail to access the valley. A few steep rolls and small drops. Best ridden down rather than up. Look out for walkers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gipps located?
      Gipps is located in Lane Cove National Park, Hornsby, Australia. It is part of the Lane Cove National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.74427, 151.11141.
      ▼ How hard is Gipps?
      Gipps is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.982%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gipps?
      Gipps has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 389 ft.
      ▼ Is Gipps a point to point trail?
      Gipps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gipps?
      Gipps is 1,667 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gipps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gipps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gipps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gipps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gipps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Gipps. The trail is 1,667 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gipps?
      Gipps is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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