more stats
2,818 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-45.2%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
2,372 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Hammerhead (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74683 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28810 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,602 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,969 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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

Access Info

Links Top Summit down to intersection of [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/lower-wedgetail/

Tags
Rock gardens
Trail Supporters
  • Lou Mario
    since 1911
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Hammerhead (Upper) Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 11:06pm (Australia/Lindeman)
Aug 7, 2026
 reporter Tough but juicy challenge to ride up no dabs
May 7, 2025 @ 4:00pm
May 7, 2025
 reporter Some loose rock work corners near bottom. makes for tricky climb. Good fun though. Ascending might be dark blue now. Descend blue.
Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm
Feb 25, 2025
Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:19am
Jul 2, 2024
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Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:09pm
Mar 8, 2024
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Status:
on Aug 7, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hammerhead (Upper) located?
      Hammerhead (Upper) 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 -19.33375, 146.74378.
      ▼ How hard is Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Hammerhead (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Hammerhead (Upper) has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 741 ft.
      ▼ Is Hammerhead (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Hammerhead (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Hammerhead (Upper) is 2,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hammerhead (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hammerhead (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hammerhead (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Hammerhead (Upper). The trail is 2,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hammerhead (Upper)?
      Hammerhead (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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