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1.3 miles
Distance
441 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:13:41
Avg time
343 ft
Altitude change
1,037 ft
Altitude min
1,391 ft
Altitude max
1,043 ft
Altitude start
1,388 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
3,855 ft
Distance climb
1,263 ft
Distance down
1,768 ft
Distance flat
00:13:41
Avg time

Long Shadows Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Derby
    Derby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23503 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

A climbing trail, extending from Flickity Sticks all the way up to the shuttle drop-off point on Cascade Road. It is a fairly constant uphill climb, with some steeper pitches and a short rocky section. It passes through tall forests and close by some small creeks, providing an enjoyable backdrop to the climb.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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Feb 14, 2026 @ 2:52pm (Australia/Hobart)
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Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:43pm (Australia/Hobart)
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Nov 11, 2025 @ 1:55pm (Australia/Hobart)
Nov 10, 2025
Oct 11, 2025 @ 11:05am (Australia/Hobart)
Oct 10, 2025
 tree blocking trail
Oct 11, 2025 @ 10:21am (Australia/Hobart)
Oct 10, 2025
 tree down, caught in smaller branches of other trees could come down in wind
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on Feb 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
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        Directions to long-shadows-upper trailhead (-41.160840, 147.803170)

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        553 | Feb 18, 2017 , Derby

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Shadows Upper

        ▼ Where is Long Shadows Upper located?
        Long Shadows Upper is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16084, 147.80317.
        ▼ How hard is Long Shadows Upper?
        Long Shadows Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Shadows Upper?
        Long Shadows Upper has 441 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,037 ft to 1,391 ft.
        ▼ Is Long Shadows Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Long Shadows Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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