more stats
3,461 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-171 ft
Descent
00:05:53
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
452 ft
Altitude min
600 ft
Altitude max
596 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
932 ft
Distance climb
1,841 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:05:53
Avg time

Hammerhead (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30322 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,696 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,071 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    James Cook University

Old school hand built singletrack with fun flowing open lengths of trails, occasional rock gardens and rock steps.

source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info

Links Ridgeline Upper/Hammerhead intersection to JCU Summit.

Trail Supporters

  • past supporters

  • Simon Mauro
    2014 - 2017
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      Directions to hammerhead-lower trailhead (-19.332610, 146.744790)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hammerhead (Lower) located?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.33261, 146.74479.
      ▼ How hard is Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Hammerhead (Lower) has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 452 ft to 600 ft.
      ▼ Is Hammerhead (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is 3,461 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hammerhead (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is best visited during: Apr-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Hammerhead (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hammerhead (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hammerhead (Lower). The trail is 3,461 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hammerhead (Lower)?
      Hammerhead (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 8,614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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