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1,155 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:58
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
3,248 ft
Altitude min
3,262 ft
Altitude max
3,248 ft
Altitude start
3,261 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
499 ft
Distance climb
331 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:00:58
Avg time

Mars Attack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    SportUNE MTB Trails
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #144555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150307 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,221 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,559 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden

A tough and rocky section of trail including a steep climb and set of rock gardens.

Tags
BermsDropsRock gardensRock slabsRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mars Attack Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2023 @ 1:25am
Apr 14, 2023
 Overgrown with blackberries with thorns. Not good.
Dec 20, 2022 @ 2:42am
Dec 20, 2022
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Dec 2, 2022 @ 10:52am
Dec 2, 2022
 reporter Closed for all use while works are being completed by UNE. Opening on Monday 12 Dec
Sep 16, 2022 @ 9:57pm
Sep 16, 2022
 reporter Grass in 2nd section
May 9, 2022 @ 5:34am
May 9, 2022
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on Apr 14, 2023
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mars Attack located?
      Mars Attack is located in SportUNE MTB Trails, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the SportUNE MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.49059, 151.63307.
      ▼ How hard is Mars Attack?
      Mars Attack is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mars Attack?
      Mars Attack has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,248 ft to 3,262 ft.
      ▼ Is Mars Attack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mars Attack is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mars Attack?
      Mars Attack is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mars Attack?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mars Attack. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mars Attack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mars Attack are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mars Attack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mars Attack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mars Attack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mars Attack. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mars Attack?
      Mars Attack is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 518 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 540 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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