more stats
4,311 ft
Distance
241 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
179 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
321 ft
Altitude max
140 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
42.8%
Grade min
2,484 ft
Distance climb
1,004 ft
Distance down
768 ft
Distance flat
00:08:01
Avg time

Keelback (lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70918 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26206 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,419 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,774 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2013

Slower, technical decent to test your balance and your handling in tight, rocky turns. Includes multiple rock gardens and rocky step downs.

Bottom section is two-way and does have some B-lines to avoid some of the very difficult rock gardens.
A-Lines are black diamond, very difficult. First time riding, stop, look and walk to check - take the B-lines if not confident.

Access Info

Bottom section is two-way and is accessible via junction with Whiptail, or if climbing, via entry off Klewarra Boulevard behind Riverside Ridge housing estate.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Keelback (lower) Trail Reports

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May 31, 2025 @ 3:52pm
May 31, 2025
 reporter Brilliant new work again.
May 25, 2025 @ 9:57am
May 25, 2025
 reporter Sone really good work done by trail angels here. Some drains cut, debermed, rock drains, cut really well leaving grass at the trail edge to stop...
Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:12pm
Feb 25, 2025
Jul 2, 2024 @ 9:19am
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Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:09pm
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on May 31, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Redone recently and now a smooth flow trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keelback (lower) located?
      Keelback (lower) is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.32547, 146.74257.
      ▼ How hard is Keelback (lower)?
      Keelback (lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keelback (lower)?
      Keelback (lower) has 241 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 321 ft.
      ▼ Is Keelback (lower) a point to point trail?
      Keelback (lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Keelback (lower)?
      Keelback (lower) is 4,311 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keelback (lower)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Keelback (lower). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Keelback (lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keelback (lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Keelback (lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Keelback (lower). The trail is 4,311 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Keelback (lower)?
      Keelback (lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,857 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,087 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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