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1.0 mile
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:08:12
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
00:08:12
Avg time
Iwata Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSportUNE MTB Trails
Armidale -
Ref NumberG3
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AKAEchidna
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2022
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 70 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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(-30.479410, 151.634910)
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Nearby Trails
- Rola Retta Link 1,237 ft
- Rola Retta 1,516 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iwata
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Iwata?
Iwata has 43 m of elevation gain. The trail has 47 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,000 m to 1,047 m.
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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.
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