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4,797 ft
Distance
126 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
309 ft
Altitude min
399 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
2,838 ft
Distance climb
1,404 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

Jacks Black Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dungog Common
    Dungog
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83786 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53893 in E-Biking
    • #96556 in Trail Running
    • #343204 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,042 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,783 in E-Biking
    • #3,264 in Trail Running
    • #8,907 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Dungog Common Recreation Reserve

A narrow and technical climb up to The Bowlo, this track is littered with rocks and other obstacles with some very tight turns chucked in for good measure.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Jacks Black Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2024 @ 1:06am
Jun 8, 2024
Very wet in some places, very soft and boggy
Feb 13, 2023 @ 6:00am
Feb 13, 2023
Jun 21, 2021 @ 8:53pm
Jun 21, 2021
Jan 8, 2021 @ 2:48pm
Jan 8, 2021
mud
Jul 9, 2017 @ 1:30am
Jul 9, 2017
First section running well to Jacks Blue, second section has a lot more debris & getting less use. Still rideable it just be ready to deal...
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on Jun 8, 2024
Wet
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jacks Black located?
      Jacks Black is located in Dungog Common, Dungog, Australia. It is part of the Dungog Common trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.40181, 151.72826.
      ▼ How hard is Jacks Black?
      Jacks Black is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jacks Black?
      Jacks Black has 126 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 309 ft to 399 ft.
      ▼ Is Jacks Black a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jacks Black is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jacks Black?
      Jacks Black is 4,797 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jacks Black?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jacks Black. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jacks Black? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jacks Black are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jacks Black?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Jacks Black. The trail is 4,797 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jacks Black?
      Jacks Black is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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