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1.0 mile
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:08:55
Avg time
100 ft
Altitude change
1,612 ft
Altitude min
1,723 ft
Altitude max
1,613 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
3,435 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
869 ft
Distance flat
00:08:55
Avg time
Heat Wave Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaBungal State Forest
Ballan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
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Global Ranking#23216 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #115589 in E-Biking
- #164271 in Trail Running
- #161456 in Hiking
- #4980 in Dirtbiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerParks Victoria
Another trail made by motocross riders that is rough and raw and has a few deep ruts to keep you on your toes...This trails links with many other trails.
Access Info
Enter from trailhead on North Main Road.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 26 rides
- Last: Mar 8, 2026
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Directions to heat-wave trailhead
(-37.627170, 144.153230)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Wave
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Where is Heat Wave located?
Heat Wave is located in Bungal State Forest, Ballan, Australia. It is part of the Bungal State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.62717, 144.15323.
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How hard is Heat Wave?
Heat Wave is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Heat Wave?
Heat Wave has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,612 ft to 1,723 ft.
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Is Heat Wave a point to point trail?
Heat Wave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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