more stats
2,221 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
2,065 ft
Altitude min
2,137 ft
Altitude max
2,065 ft
Altitude start
2,136 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Good Thing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cotter Pines
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #79627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106627 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    ACT Parks and Conservation Service

Good Thing was designed primarily as a climb trail but can be ridden in either direction. A mostly hand tooled trail containing nicely sculpted berms right through to some old school slow technical bits to keep you thinking. Drains well. Rides well. This trail was built through a commercial/volunteer collaboration between Iconic Trails and the Kowalski Brothers Trailworks.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 104 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Dec 29, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Cotter Pines Mix Tape
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      2024 CORC XC1 Cotter Pines
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Good Thing located?
      Good Thing is located in Cotter Pines, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Cotter Pines trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.29714, 148.93869.
      ▼ How hard is Good Thing?
      Good Thing is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Good Thing?
      Good Thing has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,065 ft to 2,137 ft.
      ▼ Is Good Thing a point to point trail?
      Good Thing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Good Thing?
      Good Thing is 2,221 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Good Thing?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Good Thing. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Good Thing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Good Thing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Good Thing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Good Thing. The trail is 2,221 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Good Thing?
      Good Thing is a moderately popular trail. There have been 780 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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