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3,281 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
2,623 ft
Altitude min
2,662 ft
Altitude max
2,631 ft
Altitude start
2,625 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
1,503 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Ice Dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Kowen
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #189271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43004 in E-Biking
    • #107729 in Trail Running
    • #194281 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Ice Dam is a 1,000 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 78 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Ice Dam Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:47am (Australia/Sydney)
Jul 7, 2026
Nov 10, 2024 @ 11:18pm
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Jul 27, 2024 @ 7:46am
Jul 27, 2024
Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:19am
Jun 7, 2024
in good condition despite recent rain
Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:19am
Jun 7, 2024
in good condition despite recent rain
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ice Dam located?
      Ice Dam is located in East Kowen, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the East Kowen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.34271, 149.35415.
      ▼ How hard is Ice Dam?
      Ice Dam is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ice Dam?
      Ice Dam has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,623 ft to 2,662 ft.
      ▼ Is Ice Dam a point to point trail?
      Ice Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ice Dam?
      Ice Dam is 3,281 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ice Dam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ice Dam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ice Dam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ice Dam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ice Dam?
      The estimated time to ride Ice Dam is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 3,281 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ice Dam?
      Ice Dam is a moderately popular trail. There have been 324 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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