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1.2 miles
Distance
413 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:12:40
Avg time
269 ft
Altitude change
784 ft
Altitude min
1,053 ft
Altitude max
784 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
3,530 ft
Distance climb
1,473 ft
Distance down
1,339 ft
Distance flat
00:12:40
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Long Shadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Derby
    Derby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2575 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Cruisy and simple predominately climbing trail, it follows an old mining water race for most of its length and is the main access trail for the climb to the Black Stump trailhead and a range of other trail options. It also provides an alternate exit from the trail network via a short connector to Cascade Dam Rd, offering an easy roll back down into town.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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        Directions to long-shadows trailhead (-41.161640, 147.815820)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Shadows

        ▼ Where is Long Shadows located?
        Long Shadows is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16164, 147.81582.
        ▼ How hard is Long Shadows?
        Long Shadows is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Shadows?
        Long Shadows has 413 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 784 ft to 1,053 ft.
        ▼ How long is Long Shadows?
        Long Shadows is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Shadows?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Shadows. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Long Shadows?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Long Shadows are:
        • March (121 activities)
        • February (79 activities)
        • January (78 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Long Shadows? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Shadows are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Shadows?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Long Shadows. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Long Shadows?
        Long Shadows is a very popular trail. There have been 9,989 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,556 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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