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2,264 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude max
432 ft
Altitude start
385 ft
Altitude end
-2.087%
Grade
-22.888%
Grade max
18.883%
Grade min
962 ft
Distance climb
1,113 ft
Distance down
188 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Lower Blue Ring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55590 in E-Biking
    • #91449 in Trail Running
    • #133682 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

Complete with some of the sketchiest, rickety bridges at Douglas.

Access Info

Links JCU Summit trail junction to Quattro Gusti junction.

Trail Supporters
  • Rob Hunt
    since 2014
    Maintainer
  • Peter Gibson
    since 2015
    Maintainer
  • Oliver Gibson
    since 2015
    Maintainer
  • Quona & tribe
    since 2016
    Maintainer
  • Cameron Atkinson
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm
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Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:55am
Dec 15, 2024
reporter Primo. Near the first ladder bridge from JCU side, there’s a pretty outlook over the rock face clearing with some pooling and trickling water....
Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:09pm
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May 18, 2022 @ 2:58pm
May 18, 2022
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        Directions to lower-blue-ring trailhead (-19.329050, 146.749500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Blue Ring

        Where is Lower Blue Ring located?
        Lower Blue Ring is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.32905, 146.7495.
        How hard is Lower Blue Ring?
        Lower Blue Ring is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.087%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Lower Blue Ring?
        Lower Blue Ring has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 ft to 440 ft.
        Is Lower Blue Ring a point to point trail?
        Lower Blue Ring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Lower Blue Ring?
        Lower Blue Ring is 2,264 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Lower Blue Ring?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Blue Ring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Lower Blue Ring?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Blue Ring are:
        • April (9 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Lower Blue Ring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Blue Ring are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Lower Blue Ring?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Blue Ring. The trail is 2,264 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Lower Blue Ring?
        Lower Blue Ring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,746 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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