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4,214 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-255 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-189 ft
Altitude change
401 ft
Altitude min
621 ft
Altitude max
621 ft
Altitude start
432 ft
Altitude end
-4.484%
Grade
-32.553%
Grade max
16.254%
Grade min
1,022 ft
Distance climb
2,867 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Lower Wedgetail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46922 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    James Cook University

Skinny single track along country that drops away steeply from trail side. Middle section includes a couple rocky, stepped features.

source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info

Veers off Hammerhead and descends to JCU Summit

Trail Supporters
  • Dave Bassingwait
    since 2017
    Sponsor
  • Robert Bell
    since 2015
    Maintainer
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 147 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Lower Wedgetail Trail Reports

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Jan 21, 2023
 reporter A few ruts to pay attention to, especially so at night.
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Wedgetail located?
      Lower Wedgetail 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 -19.33434, 146.74497.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Wedgetail?
      Lower Wedgetail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.484%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Wedgetail?
      Lower Wedgetail has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 255 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 401 ft to 621 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Wedgetail a point to point trail?
      Lower Wedgetail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Wedgetail?
      Lower Wedgetail is 4,214 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Wedgetail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Wedgetail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Wedgetail?
      Lower Wedgetail is best visited during: Apr-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Wedgetail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Wedgetail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Wedgetail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Wedgetail. The trail is 4,214 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Wedgetail?
      Lower Wedgetail is a very popular trail. There have been 5,978 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,696 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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