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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDouglas Mountain Bike Park
Townsville -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#5,620 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #3,850 in E-Biking
- #9,557 in Trail Running
- #8,245 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApr-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face
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Year Opened2015
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Land Owner
Complete with some of the sketchiest, rickety bridges at Douglas.
source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info
Links JCU Summit trail junction to Quattro Gusti junction.
Trail Supporters
- Rob Hunt
since 2014Maintainer - Peter Gibson
since 2015Maintainer - Oliver Gibson
since 2015Maintainer - Quona & tribe
since 2016Maintainer - Cameron AtkinsonMaintainer
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 0 rides
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- 65 rides
- Last: Aug 21, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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