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1.7 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-930 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-845 ft
Altitude change
627 ft
Altitude min
1,487 ft
Altitude max
1,473 ft
Altitude start
628 ft
Altitude end
-9.638%
Grade
-39.001%
Grade max
19.778%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
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Jack-Knife Details

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    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104042 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

A long machine built trail with both flow trail and technical sections. A highly demanding trail both physically and technically. Easy enough to ride down as an intermediate but for the elite riders start putting the pace in and see how the trail can easily Jack-knife you on some of those tight euro style turns.

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        Directions to jackknife trailhead (-28.150240, 152.824270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jack-Knife

        Where is Jack-Knife located?
        Jack-Knife is located in Tamrookum Creek Mountain Bike Park, Beaudesert, Australia. It is part of the Tamrookum Creek Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.15024, 152.82427.
        How hard is Jack-Knife?
        Jack-Knife is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.638%.
        What is the elevation gain for Jack-Knife?
        Jack-Knife has 26 m of elevation gain. The trail has 284 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 191 m to 453 m.
        Is Jack-Knife a point to point trail?
        Jack-Knife is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Jack-Knife?
        Jack-Knife is 2.7 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Jack-Knife?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Jack-Knife. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Jack-Knife?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jack-Knife are:
        • November (8 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Jack-Knife? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jack-Knife are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Jack-Knife?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Jack-Knife. The trail is 2.7 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Jack-Knife?
        Jack-Knife is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 151 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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