more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wild Mersey
    Latrobe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #113669 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45257 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,279 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,206 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Log Ride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Tasmania 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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BermsFamily friendlySkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 182 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Hand Packed Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2025 @ 4:44pm
Feb 13, 2025
Dec 23, 2024 @ 8:13am
Dec 23, 2024
 Riding great
Aug 4, 2024 @ 3:09am
Aug 4, 2024
Mar 7, 2024 @ 8:49am
Mar 7, 2024
Jul 23, 2023 @ 3:16am
Jul 23, 2023
 It’s head a few extra features add to make it more interesting.
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on Feb 13, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (7 votes)
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      Directions to hand-packed trailhead (-41.276220, 146.428720)
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      3:46 | 401 | Dec 24, 2018 , Latrobe
      3.5 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
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      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 57%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hand Packed?
      Hand Packed has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 334 ft to 412 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Hand Packed?
      Hand Packed is 1,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hand Packed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hand Packed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hand Packed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hand Packed are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hand Packed?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hand Packed. The trail is 1,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hand Packed?
      Hand Packed is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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