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2,657 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
122 ft
Altitude min
194 ft
Altitude max
194 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
1,043 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Greenfields Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34491 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32134 in E-Biking
    • #4103 in Trail Running
    • #135894 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The Greenfields Trail at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is the green-rated trail that starts from the MacGregor Road carpark and continues all the way through the park flats, leading to the exit onto the James Cook University (JCU) ring road. This trail is suitable for beginners and families, featuring gentle gradients and mostly smooth surfaces, providing an easy and enjoyable ride across the lower areas of the park. It offers a straightforward, scenic route connecting the carpark to the JCU ring road, making it a great introduction to the park's trail network

Access Info

Starts at Macgregor road carpark trailhead or can be linked off the downhill access road, or The Ring road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 778 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Greenfields Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:26am (Australia/Brisbane)
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Mar 18, 2026 @ 6:34am (Australia/Brisbane)
Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 5, 2026
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Greenfields located?
      Greenfields is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81925, 145.68306.
      ▼ How hard is Greenfields?
      Greenfields is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Greenfields?
      Greenfields has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 122 ft to 194 ft.
      ▼ How long is Greenfields?
      Greenfields is 2,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Greenfields?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Greenfields. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Greenfields? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Greenfields are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Greenfields?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Greenfields. The trail is 2,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Greenfields?
      Greenfields is a very popular trail. There have been 6,030 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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