more stats
919 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
00:02:05
Avg time
82 ft
Altitude change
157 ft
Altitude min
241 ft
Altitude max
157 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
8.9%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
42.2%
Grade min
692 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

It Happens Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenrock
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #152226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159302 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #6,458 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,387 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

A nice short pinch climb with some good technical features (that can be ridden around if required). It borderlines on green, but I guess if you ride all the features then it would come in as a blue. Either way, a nice little trail Smile

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 676 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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It Happens Trail Reports

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on Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Directions to it-happens trailhead (-32.951910, 151.737830)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is It Happens located?
      It Happens is located in Glenrock, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Glenrock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.95191, 151.73783.
      ▼ How hard is It Happens?
      It Happens is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for It Happens?
      It Happens has 82 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 157 ft to 241 ft.
      ▼ Is It Happens a point to point trail?
      Yes, It Happens is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is It Happens?
      It Happens is 919 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on It Happens?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on It Happens. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access It Happens? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to It Happens are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride It Happens?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride It Happens. The trail is 919 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is It Happens?
      It Happens is a very popular trail. There have been 5,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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