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810 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
501 ft
Altitude max
501 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
738 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
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Hobos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cascades (South Hobart)
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40047 in E-Biking
    • #110988 in Trail Running
    • #125517 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A short descent that starts as a rutted section in to some narrow, slightly winding single track littered with rocks and debris. Then turns in to a staggered descent with rutted, rooty corners which pops you out to a small creek crossing.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 8, 2026 @ 11:19am (Australia/Hobart)
Jun 7, 2026
 Rutted
Jun 3, 2025 @ 12:01am
Jun 3, 2025
May 4, 2025 @ 11:35pm
May 4, 2025
 Tree down halfway down the steep section. Easy to stop in time but a PITA to dismount etc. Only a small tree but likely needs a saw to get it gone.
Mar 23, 2023 @ 10:16pm
Mar 23, 2023
Jan 17, 2023 @ 8:18pm
Jan 17, 2023
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        Directions to hobos trailhead (-42.893090, 147.290820)

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        Jan 26, 2022 @ 6:20pm
        Jan 26, 2022

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        0:01 | 800 | Feb 11, 2018 , Hobart

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hobos

        ▼ Where is Hobos located?
        Hobos is located in Cascades (South Hobart), Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Cascades (South Hobart) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.89309, 147.29082.
        ▼ How hard is Hobos?
        Hobos is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hobos?
        The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 415 ft to 501 ft.
        ▼ Is Hobos a point to point trail?
        Hobos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hobos?
        Hobos is 810 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hobos?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hobos. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hobos?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hobos are:
        • October (109 activities)
        • February (22 activities)
        • December (18 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hobos? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hobos are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hobos?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hobos. The trail is 810 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hobos?
        Hobos is a very popular trail. There have been 1,035 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,088 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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