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3,737 ft
Distance
-292 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-292 ft
Altitude change
377 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
3,025 ft
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Medicare Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gold Coast Bike Park
    Gold Coast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62597 in E-Biking
    • #134323 in Trail Running
    • #107109 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

Medicare is a trail designed for riders who want to progress their skills, in particular getting air time. Jumps will be incorporated into the trail where their are "NO GAPS". Hence the name.

Access Info

Medicare starts on Rodneys Run (DH1)

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 46.3 km average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 26.6 km avg distance
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  • 131 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:14am (Australia/Brisbane)
Aug 1, 2026
Jan 9, 2023 @ 12:42am
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Oct 14, 2022 @ 10:48am
Oct 14, 2022
 Quite a few wash outs and in need of work.
Aug 3, 2019 @ 4:45pm
Aug 3, 2019
Nov 16, 2017 @ 3:15pm
Nov 16, 2017
 reporter So much fun. Keeps improving your skill level.
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on Aug 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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        Directions to medicare trailhead (-28.106310, 153.310470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare

        ▼ Where is Medicare located?
        Medicare is located in Gold Coast Bike Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Gold Coast Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.10733, 153.31169.
        ▼ How hard is Medicare?
        Medicare is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Medicare?
        The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 377 ft to 578 ft.
        ▼ Is Medicare a point to point trail?
        Medicare is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Medicare?
        Medicare is 2,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Medicare?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Medicare. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Medicare?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Medicare are:
        • December (18 activities)
        • August (13 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Medicare? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Medicare are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Medicare?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Medicare. The trail is 2,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Medicare?
        Medicare is a very popular trail. There have been 1,350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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