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1,240 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,167 ft
Altitude min
1,211 ft
Altitude max
1,179 ft
Altitude start
1,168 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
538 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Grate Expectations Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mystic Bike Park
    Bright
  • Ref Number
    #47
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99736 in E-Biking
    • #120548 in Trail Running
    • #141369 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DEECA

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AI Generated Description

Grate Expectations is a 378 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bright. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

Grate Expectations is a free MTB trail outside Mystic Park’s membership area. Trail reports on Trailforks help volunteers maintain it.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 54 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Grate Expectations Trail Reports

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Mar 10, 2025 @ 5:58pm
Mar 10, 2025
2 x trees removed and some brush cut back
Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:26am
Feb 25, 2025
 2 trees across trail. Trail entrance from btm of switchbacks trail is very hard to see.
Oct 4, 2022 @ 3:53am
Oct 4, 2022
 reporter
Oct 3, 2022 @ 5:20pm
Oct 3, 2022
 Tree removed by ACP staff
Apr 7, 2022 @ 6:33pm
Apr 7, 2022
 Tree removed, track blown and pruned
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on Mar 10, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Grate Expectations

      ▼ Where is Grate Expectations located?
      Grate Expectations is located in Mystic Bike Park, Bright, Australia. It is part of the Mystic Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73737, 146.9665.
      ▼ How hard is Grate Expectations?
      Grate Expectations is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grate Expectations?
      Grate Expectations has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,167 ft to 1,211 ft.
      ▼ Is Grate Expectations a point to point trail?
      Grate Expectations is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grate Expectations?
      Grate Expectations is 1,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grate Expectations?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Grate Expectations. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grate Expectations?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Grate Expectations are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Grate Expectations? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grate Expectations are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grate Expectations?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Grate Expectations. The trail is 1,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grate Expectations?
      Grate Expectations is a moderately popular trail. There have been 519 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 542 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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