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5.8 miles
Distance
940 ft
Climb
-967 ft
Descent
00:43:23
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
4,144 ft
Altitude min
4,725 ft
Altitude max
4,432 ft
Altitude start
4,406 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
25.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,829 ft
Distance flat
00:43:23
Avg time

Granite Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62832 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19226 in E-Biking
    • #350449 in Trail Running
    • #333193 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,018 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,227 in E-Biking
    • #9,839 in Trail Running
    • #8,267 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Alpine Resorts Victoria

The start of the full Cascades trail, Granite Grind is the original technical, hand-built classic. Great views, rocky, raw, cross country trail. Stretch your skills and work on your technique in this tight, short, single track. Includes great views from the Summit. The lower half descends to a river crossing, before turning back uphill along a single track for a 2km climb back to the resort. A nice workout that goes through the old logging ruins and mountain ash forest.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Granite Grind Trail Reports

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Mar 29, 2026 @ 4:20pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 28, 2026
Muddy on 1st half and second half covered in leaves and overgrown.
Mar 1, 2026 @ 9:30pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 1, 2026
Oct 22, 2025 @ 11:44am (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 21, 2025
reporter Cascades trail is CLOSED as we are continuing to clear the trail. Cascades will officially open on Saturday November 1st 2025!
Nov 9, 2024 @ 8:03pm
Nov 9, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 @ 2:12am
Apr 30, 2024
Closed for season, see you in November
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on Mar 29, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to granite-grind trailhead (-37.495620, 145.877680)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      SmallGeezer
      The return section is a lot of fun, not ridden much but well worth having a go at. Combine with Ski Run for a good time

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Granite Grind located?
      Granite Grind is located in Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Marysville, Australia. It is part of the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.49562, 145.87768.
      ▼ How hard is Granite Grind?
      Granite Grind is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Granite Grind?
      Granite Grind has 940 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 967 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,144 ft to 4,725 ft.
      ▼ How long is Granite Grind?
      Granite Grind is 5.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Granite Grind?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Granite Grind. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Granite Grind?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Granite Grind are:
      • March (6 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Granite Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Granite Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Granite Grind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride Granite Grind. The trail is 5.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Granite Grind?
      Granite Grind is a very popular trail. There have been 508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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