more stats
1,184 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
161 ft
Altitude max
161 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
656 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Machine Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park
    Port Macquarie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96437 in E-Biking
    • #382039 in Trail Running
    • #124071 in Hiking
    • #54795 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,929 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,286 in E-Biking
    • #10,940 in Trail Running
    • #4,032 in Hiking
    • #2,284 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A short but fast section of trail that connects with Totem Pole.

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Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 340 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Machine Head Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:36am (Australia/Sydney)
Aug 14, 2026
Nov 6, 2025 @ 8:34am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025 @ 2:09am
Jun 5, 2025
May 24, 2025 @ 4:07pm
May 24, 2025
 Jollynose mountain bike park will be closed until further notice due to the recent flood damage
Sep 16, 2024 @ 4:22am
Sep 16, 2024
 Currently dry with the odd wet spot due to rain run off.
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Machine Head located?
      Machine Head is located in Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park, Port Macquarie, Australia. It is part of the Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.55023, 152.77233.
      ▼ How hard is Machine Head?
      Machine Head is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Machine Head?
      Machine Head has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 161 ft.
      ▼ Is Machine Head a point to point trail?
      Machine Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Machine Head?
      Machine Head is 1,184 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Machine Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Machine Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Machine Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Machine Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Machine Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Machine Head. The trail is 1,184 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Machine Head?
      Machine Head is a very popular trail. There have been 1,029 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,108 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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