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3,530 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
99 ft
Altitude min
168 ft
Altitude max
148 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
1,768 ft
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Glossy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tewantin National Park
    Tewantin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37024 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17267 in E-Biking
    • #141912 in Trail Running
    • #113802 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,779 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,084 in E-Biking
    • #4,694 in Trail Running
    • #3,772 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    QPWS

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AI Generated Description

Glossy is a highly rated 1 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tewantin. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,542 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glossy located?
      Glossy is located in Tewantin National Park, Tewantin, Australia. It is part of the Tewantin National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.41268, 153.0118.
      ▼ How hard is Glossy?
      Glossy is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glossy?
      Glossy has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 99 ft to 168 ft.
      ▼ Is Glossy a point to point trail?
      Glossy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glossy?
      Glossy is 3,530 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glossy?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Glossy. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glossy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glossy are:
      • October (65 activities)
      • September (63 activities)
      • July (56 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Glossy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glossy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glossy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Glossy. The trail is 3,530 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glossy?
      Glossy is a very popular trail. There have been 10,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,757 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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