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4,528 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:12:42
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
162 ft
Altitude min
229 ft
Altitude max
169 ft
Altitude start
165 ft
Altitude end
-17.024%
Grade max
24.909%
Grade min
1,972 ft
Distance climb
2,112 ft
Distance down
403 ft
Distance flat
00:12:42
Avg time

Marriners Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ross River Dam
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #266233 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106971 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Townsville City Council

Flowing singletrack expertly crafted by master on the machine, Adrian Marriner. A great stretch of trail to start your ride around the Ross Dam network.

source: Rockwheelers Website
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Trails are off limits to General Public (Rangers patrol issuing fines) but accessible on weekends and Public Holidays by Rockwheelers Club Members observing the Special Access conditions. Refer to Club Member Access on Rockwheelers website.

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  • Adrian Marriner
    2009
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 29, 2021 @ 3:08pm
Aug 29, 2021
 Still closed no plans to re open, should be removed from trailforks
Sep 13, 2019 @ 10:53pm
Sep 13, 2019
 Closed - no access after the road washed away in February. Apparently no current plans to re-open
Jan 27, 2019 @ 3:42am
Jan 27, 2019
 reporter CLOSED TOO WET
Jan 9, 2019 @ 5:03am
Jan 9, 2019
 reporter Advised Closed by Rangers due to potential weather event
Dec 19, 2018 @ 2:57pm
Dec 19, 2018
 reporter Open with caution
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        Directions to marriners-flow trailhead (-19.410680, 146.740020)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Marriners Flow

        ▼ Where is Marriners Flow located?
        Marriners Flow is located in Ross River Dam, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Ross River Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.41068, 146.74002.
        ▼ How hard is Marriners Flow?
        Marriners Flow is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marriners Flow?
        Marriners Flow has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 ft to 229 ft.
        ▼ Is Marriners Flow a point to point trail?
        Marriners Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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