more stats
2,733 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:05:49
Avg time
124 ft
Altitude change
3,526 ft
Altitude min
3,659 ft
Altitude max
3,526 ft
Altitude start
3,650 ft
Altitude end
4.541%
Grade
-4.87%
Grade max
15.277%
Grade min
1,807 ft
Distance climb
301 ft
Distance down
625 ft
Distance flat
00:05:49
Avg time

Heading North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walcha MTB Trails
    Walcha
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #190458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #328786 in Trail Running
    • #316176 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,411 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,101 in Trail Running
    • #7,799 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

As implied the track turns to the north, following close to the eastern boundary of the TSR. A straight forward section of track but the climb builds over time making it a reasonable challenge.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 1, 2025
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Jan 1, 2022 @ 1:30am
Jan 1, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heading North located?
      Heading North is located in Walcha MTB Trails, Walcha, Australia. It is part of the Walcha MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.9742, 151.59574.
      ▼ How hard is Heading North?
      Heading North is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.541%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heading North?
      Heading North has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,526 ft to 3,659 ft.
      ▼ Is Heading North a point to point trail?
      Heading North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heading North?
      Heading North is 2,733 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heading North?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heading North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Heading North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heading North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heading North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Heading North. The trail is 2,733 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heading North?
      Heading North is a very popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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