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1.0 mile
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
3,280 ft
Altitude min
3,433 ft
Altitude max
3,292 ft
Altitude start
3,281 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-44.5%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
2,431 ft
Distance climb
2,303 ft
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time

Iwata Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SportUNE MTB Trails
    Armidale
  • Ref Number
    G3
  • AKA
    Echidna
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4164 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10128 in E-Biking
    • #346336 in Trail Running
    • #20570 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #218 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #541 in E-Biking
    • #9,599 in Trail Running
    • #879 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022

The most difficult trail as part of Project Gonzo. This trail starts with some gentle easy climbs before this became short, sharp and pinchy. Once ontop, the descent begins with sweeping berms, jumps and plenty of flow.

Access Info

Only accessible from SportUNE trailhead via Gonzo and Rola Retta trails.

Tags
BermsJumpsPicnic spotRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Iwata Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 10:38am (Australia/Sydney)
May 16, 2026
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Dec 18, 2025 @ 6:03pm (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 17, 2025
 reporter Re-opened after prior Snow damage creating fallen trees
Jul 20, 2025 @ 5:21am
Jul 20, 2025
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Nov 13, 2023 @ 3:24am
Nov 13, 2023
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Nov 10, 2023 @ 8:10am
Nov 10, 2023
 reporter Running well post WEMBO 24 hr race
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      WEMBO 2023 Race Route Featured
      9 miles • 933 ft • 24 • Loop • Race •
      This is the race route for the 2023 WEMBO World Championships, to be run in 4-5 November 2023. Course is...
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      2023 Winter Series: SportUNE
      6 miles • 655 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
      This is the main race loop for age categories and NIXCs riders for the 2023 Winter Series/NIXCS Round.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iwata located?
      Iwata is located in SportUNE MTB Trails, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the SportUNE MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.47941, 151.63491.
      ▼ How hard is Iwata?
      Iwata is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iwata?
      Iwata has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,280 ft to 3,433 ft.
      ▼ Is Iwata a point to point trail?
      Yes, Iwata is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Iwata?
      Iwata is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iwata?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Iwata. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Iwata? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iwata are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iwata?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Iwata. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Iwata?
      Iwata is a very popular trail. There have been 315 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,040 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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