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2,907 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:00:40
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
344 ft
Altitude min
413 ft
Altitude max
413 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
2,365 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:00:40
Avg time

Loftus Loop (Central) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loftus/Yarrawarrah
    Loftus NSW
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110728 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4521 in E-Biking
    • #11712 in Trail Running
    • #35132 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner

Central Trail part of the officially sanctioned "Loftus Loop" Mountain Biking Trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 590 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loftus Loop (Central)

        Where is Loftus Loop (Central) located?
        Loftus Loop (Central) is located in Loftus/Yarrawarrah, Loftus NSW, Australia. It is part of the Loftus/Yarrawarrah trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.05139, 151.0535.
        How hard is Loftus Loop (Central)?
        Loftus Loop (Central) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Loftus Loop (Central)?
        Loftus Loop (Central) has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 344 ft to 413 ft.
        How long is Loftus Loop (Central)?
        Loftus Loop (Central) is 2,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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