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2,992 ft
Distance
-215 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
116 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
2,953 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

Inca Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Castle Hill
    Ipswich
  • Difficulty Rating
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    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2246 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Much-loved rollercoaster of a trail featuring a range of flowing features. Inca is the longest of the downhill trails at Castle Hill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 76 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 768 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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        Directions to inca trailhead (-27.632630, 152.801230)

        Photos

        1 more »
        144 |
        Feb 3, 2020 @ 12:05pm
        Feb 3, 2020

        Videos

        6 more »
        youtuber HUGE Numbers at this Local Favourite - Fox...
        19:30 | 458 | Sep 10, 2022 , Ipswich
        youtuber Castle Hill Ipswich | INCA (Black) Trail 2021
        2:52 | 424 | Jan 16, 2021 , Ipswich
        MY RACE RUNS FROM CASTLE HILL (Ipswich, Brisbane)
        7:16 | 104 | Jul 23, 2025 , Ipswich
        youtuber Riding some of the lower section of Jubilee...
        17:26 | 146 | Mar 21, 2022 , Ipswich

        Routes with this trail

        5.0 13 miles 1,948 ft 143 Loop
        Every singletrack on the hill linked up into one mega ride.
        2 miles 319 ft 15
        Basic 3.3km loop, starting from Train line entrance.
        3 miles 382 ft 29 Loop
        XC Race loop at Castle Hill

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Inca

        Where is Inca located?
        Inca is located in Castle Hill, Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the Castle Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.63263, 152.80123.
        How hard is Inca?
        Inca is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Inca?
        The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 116 ft to 331 ft.
        Is Inca a point to point trail?
        Inca is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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