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1.8 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:15:12
Avg time
2,594 ft
Altitude min
2,678 ft
Altitude max
2,654 ft
Altitude start
2,654 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
4,383 ft
Distance climb
3,986 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:15:12
Avg time

Heavy Cow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sparrow Hill
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

An optional detour off of Pig Hollow, this loop takes you to the summit of the hill before sweeping back down to drop you back on the Pig Hollow trail about 2 metres from where you left it.

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Summit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 10, 2013
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heavy Cow Loop located?
      Heavy Cow Loop is located in Sparrow Hill, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Sparrow Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.34722, 149.35513.
      ▼ How hard is Heavy Cow Loop?
      Heavy Cow Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heavy Cow Loop?
      Heavy Cow Loop has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,594 ft to 2,678 ft.
      ▼ How long is Heavy Cow Loop?
      Heavy Cow Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heavy Cow Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heavy Cow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Heavy Cow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heavy Cow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heavy Cow Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Heavy Cow Loop is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Heavy Cow Loop?
      Heavy Cow Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 273 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 302 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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