more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
345 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:18:45
Avg time
181 ft
Altitude change
261 ft
Altitude min
443 ft
Altitude max
261 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,534 ft
Distance down
2,260 ft
Distance flat
00:18:45
Avg time

Lower Buckle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lysterfield Park
    Lysterfield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3304 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,653 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #91 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Short twisting single track, linking Middle Trail to Buckle Trail in the northern most area of the park.

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Trail Supporters

  • Lysterfield District Trail Riders
    Builder
  • Lysterfield District Trail Riders
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 13 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 518 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 5,994 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.73 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-buckle trailhead (-37.960310, 145.303250)
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      2 ★
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      MikeCope
      Park is open but this (and some others) still closed. Lower buckle has heaps of trees blocking the trail from the start to Lamberts
      bosull
      Second half of lower Buckle still closed.
      Mbarnes95
      All MTB trails at lysterfield closed temporarily

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Buckle located?
      Lower Buckle is located in Lysterfield Park, Lysterfield, Australia. It is part of the Lysterfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.96031, 145.30325.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Buckle?
      Lower Buckle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Buckle?
      Lower Buckle has 345 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 261 ft to 443 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Buckle a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Buckle is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Buckle?
      Lower Buckle is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Buckle?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Buckle. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Buckle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Buckle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Buckle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Lower Buckle. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Buckle?
      Lower Buckle is a very popular trail. There have been 36,097 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35,627 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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