more stats
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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3391 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,425 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #102 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 826 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
Status:
on Aug 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to inca trailhead (-27.632630, 152.801230)

      Photos

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      Feb 3, 2020 @ 12:05pm
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      Videos

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      youtuber HUGE Numbers at this Local Favourite - Fox...
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      19:30 | 615 | Sep 10, 2022 , Ipswich
      youtuber Castle Hill Ipswich | INCA (Black) Trail 2021
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      2:52 | 569 | Jan 16, 2021 , Ipswich
      MY RACE RUNS FROM CASTLE HILL (Ipswich, Brisbane)
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      7:16 | 138 | Jul 23, 2025 , Ipswich
      youtuber Riding some of the lower section of Jubilee...
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      17:26 | 162 | 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
      4.5 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      CharlieBrown1973 CharlieBrown1973
      Great downhill trail with some technical step sections. Fast flow towards the end. Lots of fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Inca?
      Inca is 2,992 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inca?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Inca. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Inca?
      Inca is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Inca? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inca are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Inca?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Inca. The trail is 2,992 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Inca?
      Inca is a very popular trail. There have been 8,015 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,432 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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