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2.0 miles
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-169 ft
Descent
00:08:33
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
84 ft
Altitude min
180 ft
Altitude max
91 ft
Altitude start
152 ft
Altitude end
0.582%
Grade
-12.584%
Grade max
13.173%
Grade min
4,717 ft
Distance climb
4,821 ft
Distance down
1,000 ft
Distance flat
00:08:33
Avg time

Lakeside Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ross River Dam
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Townsville City Council

Dirt road from top of the Ross River Dam spillway, linking to Marriners Flow, the Quarry and Jetstream.

source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info

Trails are off limits to General Public (Rangers patrol issuing fines) but accessible on weekends and Public Holidays by Rockwheelers

Club Members observing the Special Access conditions. Refer to Club Member Access on Rockwheelers website.

Tags
Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 27, 2016
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Lakeside Drive Trail Reports

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Jan 27, 2019 @ 3:42am
Jan 27, 2019
 reporter CLOSED TOO WET
Jan 9, 2019 @ 5:03am
Jan 9, 2019
 reporter Advised Closed by Rangers due to potential weather event
Dec 19, 2018 @ 2:57pm
Dec 19, 2018
 reporter Open with caution
Dec 11, 2018 @ 4:35am
Dec 11, 2018
 reporter Trails Closed - Too Wet!
Apr 13, 2018 @ 1:43am
Apr 13, 2018
 reporter Water Operations staff advise trails are re-opened. Take caution, some trees over trails. Please take photos and post Trail Reports via Trailforks...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lakeside Drive located?
      Lakeside Drive is located in Ross River Dam, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Ross River Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.40798, 146.73517.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lakeside Drive?
      Lakeside Drive has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 84 ft to 180 ft.
      ▼ Is Lakeside Drive a point to point trail?
      Lakeside Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Lakeside Drive?
      Lakeside Drive is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lakeside Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lakeside Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lakeside Drive?
      Lakeside Drive is best visited during: Apr-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Lakeside Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lakeside Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lakeside Drive?
      The estimated time to ride Lakeside Drive is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Lakeside Drive?
      Lakeside Drive is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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