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1.5 miles
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:12:41
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
131 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
176 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
3,133 ft
Distance climb
3,596 ft
Distance down
1,352 ft
Distance flat
00:12:41
Avg time

Goanna Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nerang National Park
    Gold Coast
  • Ref Number
    #14
  • AKA
    Three Musketeers
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43499 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,344 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,092 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
  • OSM Way
    #462487385

This is a great training loop. It includes the Three Musketeers loop as well as trails that were originally named Happy Valley. The loop was enlarged to incorporate them into one loop with no interlinks, making it simpler.

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Mar 16, 2024
 Tree down across trail. New detour trail already being created to ride around. Chainsaw needed.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goanna Loop located?
      Goanna Loop is located in Nerang National Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Nerang National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.97642, 153.31898.
      ▼ How hard is Goanna Loop?
      Goanna Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goanna Loop?
      Goanna Loop has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 131 ft to 208 ft.
      ▼ Is Goanna Loop a point to point trail?
      Goanna Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goanna Loop?
      Goanna Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goanna Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Goanna Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goanna Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goanna Loop are:
      • November (17 activities)
      • December (17 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Goanna Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goanna Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goanna Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Goanna Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goanna Loop?
      Goanna Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,686 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,099 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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