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1,976 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
334 ft
Altitude min
412 ft
Altitude max
412 ft
Altitude start
359 ft
Altitude end
-2.657%
Grade
-74.582%
Grade max
46.024%
Grade min
638 ft
Distance climb
1,056 ft
Distance down
281 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time
Hand Packed Details
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Activities
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- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWild Mersey
Latrobe -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Log Ride
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerTasmania Parks and Wildlife
This great little trail was built by keen local volunteers and descends from the Builders Track fire trail before climbing to meet Sugar Coated. It features a large log ride with an easy "B" line around the feature.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 181 rides
- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Directions to hand-packed trailhead
(-41.276220, 146.428720)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hand Packed
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Where is Hand Packed located?
Hand Packed is located in Wild Mersey, Latrobe, Australia. It is part of the Wild Mersey trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.27622, 146.42872.
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How hard is Hand Packed?
Hand Packed is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.657%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Hand Packed?
Hand Packed has 22 m of elevation gain. The trail has 38 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 102 m to 126 m.
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Is Hand Packed a point to point trail?
Hand Packed is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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