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1.3 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:09:18
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
449 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
391 ft
Altitude end
-0.811%
Grade
-43.999%
Grade max
28.599%
Grade min
1,636 ft
Distance climb
2,935 ft
Distance down
2,513 ft
Distance flat
00:09:18
Avg time

Hug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lysterfield Park
    Lysterfield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1826 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Long fast twisting single track, with some jumps and obstacles, then weaves through open forest along contour towards Blair Witch.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 688 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 7,158 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Aug 7, 2026 @ 2:38pm (Australia/Melbourne)
15 hours
Jun 14, 2026 @ 2:54pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jun 13, 2026
 Trail in great condition
Jun 9, 2026 @ 1:47pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jun 8, 2026
 Trail in great condition
May 27, 2026 @ 7:42am (Australia/Melbourne)
May 26, 2026
May 18, 2026 @ 9:10pm (Australia/Melbourne)
May 18, 2026
 All clear, well maintained and some new features
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on Aug 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (37 votes)
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        Directions to hug trailhead (-37.954360, 145.283670)

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        youtuber Lysterfield MTB Park – Hug Descent
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        4:40 | 2365 | Nov 5, 2019 , Lysterfield
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        5:22 | 496 | Dec 12, 2015 , Lysterfield

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hug

        ▼ Where is Hug located?
        Hug is located in Lysterfield Park, Lysterfield, Australia. It is part of the Lysterfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.95436, 145.28367.
        ▼ How hard is Hug?
        Hug is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.811%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hug?
        Hug has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 ft to 449 ft.
        ▼ Is Hug a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hug is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hug?
        Hug is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hug?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hug. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hug?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hug are:
        • February (551 activities)
        • October (506 activities)
        • July (462 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hug? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hug are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hug?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Hug. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hug?
        Hug is a very popular trail. There have been 49,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49,327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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