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1,768 ft
Distance
-275 ft
Descent
00:08:49
Avg time
-275 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
504 ft
Altitude max
504 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
1,768 ft
Distance down
00:08:49
Avg time

Leeches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cascades
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349127 in Trail Running
    • #339783 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,195 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,752 in Trail Running
    • #8,665 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump

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AI Generated Description

Leeches is a highly rated 539 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sydney. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, bridge, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Leeches Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:26am (Australia/Sydney)
Oct 11, 2026
The top but id not rideable you have to enter from the fire trail other then that the track is pretty of grown can still ride it though
Jan 26, 2026 @ 3:42pm (Australia/Sydney)
Jan 25, 2026
Pretty hammered and eroded from the recent rain bomb. Lots of sand in the corners. Could do with an overhaul.
Sep 5, 2025 @ 9:38pm
Sep 5, 2025
Running well, minor eroded sections to watch for, otherwise ideal conditions
Jun 1, 2025 @ 1:49pm
Jun 1, 2025
Little overgrown the start of it. A few berms bit eroded Features running fine. Still good one to do
May 28, 2024 @ 5:07pm
May 28, 2024
Trail is now open again, but there are still sections that are eroded and need repairing. Ride with caution.
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on Oct 12, 2026
Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to leeches trailhead (-33.714280, 151.192110)

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      Routes with this trail

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      3 ★ 13%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Killerfox Killerfox
      Trail is rideable top to bottom- great trail - a little sandy when dry !
      StuartJ8kpsP
      Rode this trail few times lately and it’s fine. Some rocky bits and tight turns which can catch you out. Good trail
      DrLuke21
      The first half of this trail as shown on the map is overgrown and unrideable. Continue down pumphouse instead & join leeches where pump house gets closest (about 400m down leeches). Second half is good.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leeches located?
      Leeches is located in Cascades, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Cascades trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.71428, 151.19211.
      ▼ How hard is Leeches?
      Leeches is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leeches?
      The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 504 ft.
      ▼ Is Leeches a point to point trail?
      Yes, Leeches is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leeches?
      Leeches is 1,768 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leeches?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Leeches. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Leeches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leeches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Leeches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Leeches. The trail is 1,768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Leeches?
      Leeches is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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