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3,508 ft
Distance
187 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:08:10
Avg time
1,538 ft
Altitude min
1,673 ft
Altitude max
1,551 ft
Altitude start
1,551 ft
Altitude end
-24.865%
Grade max
25.835%
Grade min
1,671 ft
Distance climb
1,584 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:08:10
Avg time

Helrose Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Melrose Town Trails
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43883 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,113 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Hellrose is the Highest track on the main mountain, reaching about 500m. Hellrose marks the start of the Mini D downhill trail that starts at the start of Hellrose's downhill part and finishes at the bottom of Greener Pastures. Hellrose is a moderate trail that gets more difficult with the more speed you have. The trail weaves in and out of a gully on the side of Mount Remarkable. Its main features are; a little drop at the start, a sharp, 90 degree berm and two step ups with clear B lines.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 135 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Helrose Trail Reports

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May 9, 2026 @ 4:18pm (Australia/Adelaide)
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026 @ 2:09am (Australia/Adelaide)
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Oct 20, 2025 @ 7:25am (Australia/Adelaide)
Oct 19, 2025
 Beware aggressive attacking bee swarms near the start of the trail. Best to avoid this trail until they settle down or move on.
Sep 29, 2025 @ 1:45pm (Australia/Adelaide)
Sep 28, 2025
May 18, 2025 @ 1:31pm
May 18, 2025
 Pretty smashed in some sections, steps-ups pretty much gone.
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Helrose located?
      Helrose is located in Melrose Town Trails, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Melrose Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.82443, 138.17848.
      ▼ How hard is Helrose?
      Helrose is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Helrose?
      Helrose has 187 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,538 ft to 1,673 ft.
      ▼ Is Helrose a point to point trail?
      Yes, Helrose is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Helrose?
      Helrose is 3,508 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Helrose?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Helrose. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Helrose? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Helrose are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Helrose?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Helrose. The trail is 3,508 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Helrose?
      Helrose is a very popular trail. There have been 1,101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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