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2.4 miles
Distance
345 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
03:55:54
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
03:55:54
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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 [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1908 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • 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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  • Lysterfield District Trail Riders
    Builder
  • Lysterfield District Trail Riders
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 21 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 572 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 5,831 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 1:16pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 20, 2026 @ 1:19pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 19, 2026
 Some puddles nothing of concern
Aug 14, 2026 @ 12:37pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 13, 2026
 Some puddles nothing of concern
Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:43pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 10, 2026
 Puddles along trail but nothing of concern
Aug 7, 2026 @ 2:38pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 6, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
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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        Routes with this trail

        91
        Lysty Blue loop
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 778 ft • 8 •
        Easy clockwise loop i made for the girls. Beginner friendly. Blue trials
        120
        20+ Km MTB Route
        ★ 3.7 • 13 miles • 1,285 ft • 15 • Loop •
        Average Difficulty Blue. The loop connects 15+ trails
        97
        Lysty Bit of Everything
        16 miles • 1,833 ft • 12 • Loop •
        A mix of all trail types, Family friendly loop....
        3.7 ★★★★★
        20 Ratings
        5 ★ 30%
        4 ★ 25%
        3 ★ 35%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 10%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Buckle

        ▼ 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 105 m of elevation gain. The trail has 50 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 m to 135 m.
        ▼ 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 3.9 km 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Buckle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Buckle are:
        • February (419 activities)
        • July (383 activities)
        • January (370 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 3.9 km 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 35,341 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34,861 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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