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1,184 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:01:35
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
00:01:35
Avg time
Machine Head Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJolly Nose Mountain Bike Park
Port Macquarie -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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A short but fast section of trail that connects with Totem Pole.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 35 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 315 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to machine-head trailhead
(-31.550230, 152.772330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Head
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Machine Head?
Machine Head has 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 10 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 39 m to 49 m.
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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.
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