more stats
2,932 ft
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:23:48
Avg time
204 ft
Altitude change
160 ft
Altitude min
368 ft
Altitude max
160 ft
Altitude start
363 ft
Altitude end
6.947%
Grade
-14.038%
Grade max
18.517%
Grade min
2,582 ft
Distance climb
71 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:23:48
Avg time

Impossible Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Killingworth
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #243755 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #379406 in Trail Running
    • #331223 in Hiking
    • #15032 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #8,894 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,874 in Trail Running
    • #8,188 in Hiking
    • #290 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A mixed trail of old firetrail/doubletrack and some singletrack providing a climb up onto The Crack. Grind away and hammer those rock gardens.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 20, 2019 @ 3:25pm
Dec 20, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:09am
Nov 17, 2019
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 1:14am
Nov 11, 2019
 reporter All State Forests and National Parks within the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra areas of NSW are closed due to catastrophic fire...
Dec 16, 2018 @ 7:49pm
Dec 16, 2018
 Just a fire trail climb, nothing special.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Impossible located?
      Impossible is located in Killingworth, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Killingworth trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.93168, 151.54081.
      ▼ How hard is Impossible?
      Impossible is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.947%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Impossible?
      Impossible has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 160 ft to 368 ft.
      ▼ Is Impossible a point to point trail?
      Impossible is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Impossible?
      Impossible is 2,932 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Impossible?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Impossible. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Impossible?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Impossible are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Impossible? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Impossible are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Impossible?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Impossible. The trail is 2,932 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Impossible?
      Impossible is a moderately popular trail. There have been 219 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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