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1.1 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:09:50
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
224 ft
Altitude min
302 ft
Altitude max
246 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
1.006%
Grade
-5.72%
Grade max
6.868%
Grade min
2,649 ft
Distance climb
1,951 ft
Distance down
957 ft
Distance flat
00:09:50
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Howards Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Colquhoun MTB Park
    Lakes Entrance
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47083 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16242 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DELWP

Flowing sandy single track crossing gullies and climbing gently

Access Info

Bruce's Rd trailhead. Off Princes Hwy

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 205 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Jan 24, 2026 @ 9:41am (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 23, 2026
Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:05pm
Sep 1, 2024
 One big tree down requiring a chainsaw, and a dodgy looking overhead detached trunk. Cleared all the smaller branches post storm.
Feb 21, 2024 @ 3:34pm
Feb 21, 2024
 Tree down, will need a chainsaw to remove
Feb 21, 2024 @ 3:33pm
Feb 21, 2024
 Tree down, chainsaw required. A few limbs around at this point
Mar 28, 2023 @ 10:58pm
Mar 28, 2023
OPEN 30th March 2023
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on Jan 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to howards-track trailhead (-37.832904, 147.923656)

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        Howards Track - Colquhoun MTB Park
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        8:13 | 651 | Apr 30, 2021 , Lakes Entrance

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Howards Track

        ▼ Where is Howards Track located?
        Howards Track is located in Colquhoun MTB Park, Lakes Entrance, Australia. It is part of the Colquhoun MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.8329, 147.92366.
        ▼ How hard is Howards Track?
        Howards Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.006%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howards Track?
        Howards Track has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 224 ft to 302 ft.
        ▼ Is Howards Track a point to point trail?
        Howards Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Howards Track?
        Howards Track is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howards Track?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Howards Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Howards Track?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Howards Track are:
        • October (23 activities)
        • February (21 activities)
        • January (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Howards Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howards Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Howards Track?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Howards Track. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Howards Track?
        Howards Track is a very popular trail. There have been 1,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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