more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:14:34
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
18 ft
Altitude min
47 ft
Altitude max
39 ft
Altitude start
26 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
5,240 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,488 ft
Distance flat
00:14:34
Avg time

Lagoon Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cape Pallarenda
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Overlooks the Town Common freshwater lagoon. Best viewed during the wet season (Dec-Mar) when it holds water, playing home to numerous species of active bird life.

Access Info

Via Cape Pallarenda road (eastern end) or the Bald Rock car park via Town Common road, past Rowes Bay Golf Course.

Tags
Water source
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 587 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
Status:
on Jun 28, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lagoon-trail trailhead (-19.195990, 146.773350)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lagoon Trail located?
      Lagoon Trail is located in Cape Pallarenda, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Cape Pallarenda trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.19599, 146.77335.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lagoon Trail?
      Lagoon Trail has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 18 ft to 47 ft.
      ▼ Is Lagoon Trail a point to point trail?
      Lagoon Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lagoon Trail?
      Lagoon Trail is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lagoon Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lagoon Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lagoon Trail?
      Lagoon Trail is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Lagoon Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lagoon Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lagoon Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Lagoon Trail. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lagoon Trail?
      Lagoon Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 7,375 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,775 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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