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1.0 mile
Distance
152 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:08:26
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
366 ft
Altitude min
465 ft
Altitude max
366 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
2,940 ft
Distance climb
1,322 ft
Distance down
1,204 ft
Distance flat
00:08:26
Avg time

Humping Hound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lysterfield Park
    Lysterfield
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102904 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34527 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,850 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,406 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

A (ONE WAY) flowing trail linking Middle Trail back to Upper Buckle. With many technical corners and switchback turns, this track makes the climb back to the top of Dog Pound a more enjoyable one

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 732 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Humping Hound Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:30am (Australia/Melbourne)
Sep 7, 2026
Aug 14, 2026 @ 12:37pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 13, 2026
May 31, 2026 @ 1:01pm (Australia/Melbourne)
May 30, 2026
Small tree across trail.
Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:24am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 8, 2026
Got a bit lost trying to figure out Upper Buckle from Humping Hound, but trail forks soon put us right!!
Sep 30, 2025 @ 10:21am (Australia/Melbourne)
Sep 29, 2025
Large tree over trail
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Status:
on Sep 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Humping Hound located?
      Humping Hound is located in Lysterfield Park, Lysterfield, Australia. It is part of the Lysterfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.93746, 145.29378.
      ▼ How hard is Humping Hound?
      Humping Hound is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Humping Hound?
      Humping Hound has 152 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 366 ft to 465 ft.
      ▼ How long is Humping Hound?
      Humping Hound is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Humping Hound?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Humping Hound. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Humping Hound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Humping Hound are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Humping Hound?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Humping Hound. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Humping Hound?
      Humping Hound is a very popular trail. There have been 5,088 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,088 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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