more stats
4,548 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
935 ft
Altitude min
1,003 ft
Altitude max
935 ft
Altitude start
937 ft
Altitude end
0.043%
Grade
-17.812%
Grade max
13.872%
Grade min
1,802 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
379 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time

Heads: Long Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dry Diggings
    Castlemaine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #378497 in Trail Running
    • #373434 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,715 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,841 in Trail Running
    • #10,092 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Twisty singletrack trail. Used for Castlemaine Rocky Riders events e.g. Dirt Crits, Winter Warmers

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Heads: Long Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 22, 2021 @ 1:15am
Feb 22, 2021
 Nice and dry. Good corners and incline, declines
Feb 27, 2019 @ 11:31pm
Feb 27, 2019
Jul 16, 2017 @ 3:48am
Jul 16, 2017
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Status:
on Feb 22, 2021
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heads: Long Loop located?
      Heads: Long Loop is located in Dry Diggings, Castlemaine, Australia. It is part of the Dry Diggings trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.09574, 144.21187.
      ▼ How hard is Heads: Long Loop?
      Heads: Long Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.043%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heads: Long Loop?
      Heads: Long Loop has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 935 ft to 1,003 ft.
      ▼ Is Heads: Long Loop a point to point trail?
      Heads: Long Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heads: Long Loop?
      Heads: Long Loop is 4,548 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heads: Long Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heads: Long Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heads: Long Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heads: Long Loop are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Heads: Long Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heads: Long Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heads: Long Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Heads: Long Loop. The trail is 4,548 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heads: Long Loop?
      Heads: Long Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 297 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 378 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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