more stats
509 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:00:48
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
159 ft
Altitude min
240 ft
Altitude max
240 ft
Altitude start
161 ft
Altitude end
-15.8%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
-6.5%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance down
00:00:48
Avg time

Hickson DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenrock
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9869 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87824 in Trail Running
    • #85296 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #528 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,054 in Trail Running
    • #3,020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Short DH run with 4 drops and a roll in at the bottom.

Access Info

Walk up from the bottom from Shaft

Disclaimer

Trail is located outside of the Glenrock State Conservation Area Plan Of Management - Northern Zone

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 86 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Hickson DH Trail Reports

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Nov 20, 2024 @ 4:18pm
Nov 20, 2024
 Perfect condition
Nov 5, 2022 @ 6:54am
Nov 5, 2022
 So good
Aug 31, 2022 @ 10:52pm
Aug 31, 2022
Jun 13, 2021 @ 3:48pm
Jun 13, 2021
 Fking MINT. Big ups to the trail-fairies, the latest changes have made this trail so much fun and are holding up well. Currently, it has never had...
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on Nov 20, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Mar 5, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hickson DH located?
      Hickson DH is located in Glenrock, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Glenrock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.95287, 151.74534.
      ▼ How hard is Hickson DH?
      Hickson DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hickson DH?
      The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 159 ft to 240 ft.
      ▼ Is Hickson DH a point to point trail?
      Hickson DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hickson DH?
      Hickson DH is 509 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hickson DH?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hickson DH. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hickson DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hickson DH are:
      • September (13 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hickson DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hickson DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hickson DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hickson DH. The trail is 509 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hickson DH?
      Hickson DH is a very popular trail. There have been 947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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