more stats
1,198 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
158 ft
Altitude min
189 ft
Altitude max
184 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Leaky Dam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candlebark Park
    Templestowe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89842 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20231 in E-Biking
    • #133941 in Trail Running
    • #348524 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,300 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,329 in E-Biking
    • #4,385 in Trail Running
    • #9,135 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Small Linking Loop to south of Dam used to avoid wet areas at Dam or crossing over the dame bank to avoid the boggy over flows spill ways and deep puddles on approaches

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,070 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leaky Dam located?
      Leaky Dam is located in Candlebark Park, Templestowe, Australia. It is part of the Candlebark Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.74433, 145.14475.
      ▼ How hard is Leaky Dam?
      Leaky Dam is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leaky Dam?
      Leaky Dam has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 158 ft to 189 ft.
      ▼ Is Leaky Dam a point to point trail?
      Leaky Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leaky Dam?
      Leaky Dam is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leaky Dam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Leaky Dam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Leaky Dam?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Leaky Dam are:
      • September (38 activities)
      • May (37 activities)
      • August (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Leaky Dam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leaky Dam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Leaky Dam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Leaky Dam. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Leaky Dam?
      Leaky Dam is a very popular trail. There have been 6,660 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,579 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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