more stats
2,917 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
381 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1,148 ft
Distance climb
1,365 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time

Handlebar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parklands
    Nambour
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117286 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81498 in E-Biking
    • #137813 in Trail Running
    • #145442 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,415 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,810 in E-Biking
    • #4,531 in Trail Running
    • #4,643 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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AI Generated Description

Handlebar is a 889 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nambour. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 30.1 km average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 20.9 km avg distance
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  • 92 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Handlebar Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2024 @ 10:54pm
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Jul 7, 2018 @ 2:28pm
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on Jun 22, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to handlebar trailhead (-26.599380, 152.988630)
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      0:28 | 279 | Apr 8, 2012 , Nambour

      Routes with this trail

      25
      Parklands Route 9
      1 mile • 188 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Inner loop of Meadows taking in TNT and Handlebar.
      266
      Big Parkies Loop
      14 miles • 1,752 ft • 34 •
      Big Parkies Loop with a good mix of climbs and rocky descents
      43
      Parklands 16km
      11 miles • 1,164 ft • 9 • Loop •
      16km route around main perimeter of Parklands with Phoenix thrown in
      4.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
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      4 ★ 100%
      3 ★
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      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

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      This trail is officially know as "Shaddowlands"

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Handlebar located?
      Handlebar is located in Parklands, Nambour, Australia. It is part of the Parklands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.59938, 152.98863.
      ▼ How hard is Handlebar?
      Handlebar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Handlebar?
      Handlebar has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 ft to 410 ft.
      ▼ Is Handlebar a point to point trail?
      Handlebar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Handlebar?
      Handlebar is 2,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Handlebar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Handlebar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Handlebar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Handlebar are:
      • June (10 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Handlebar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Handlebar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Handlebar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Handlebar. The trail is 2,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Handlebar?
      Handlebar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 773 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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