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1.4 miles
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
13 ft
Altitude min
121 ft
Altitude max
121 ft
Altitude start
13 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
3,642 ft
Distance down
961 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
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Merewether-Bar Beach Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Glenrock
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #66469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107965 in E-Biking
    • #138930 in Trail Running
    • #138843 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Beautiful coastal walk/run/ride between Bar Beach and Merewether Beach

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to merewetherbar-beach trailhead (-32.938340, 151.772070)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Merewether-Bar Beach located?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is located in Glenrock, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Glenrock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.93834, 151.77207.
        ▼ How hard is Merewether-Bar Beach?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Merewether-Bar Beach?
        Merewether-Bar Beach has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 13 ft to 121 ft.
        ▼ Is Merewether-Bar Beach a point to point trail?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is Merewether-Bar Beach?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Merewether-Bar Beach?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Merewether-Bar Beach. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Merewether-Bar Beach?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is best visited during: all year.
        ▼ How do I access Merewether-Bar Beach? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Merewether-Bar Beach are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Merewether-Bar Beach?
        The estimated time to ride Merewether-Bar Beach is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Merewether-Bar Beach?
        Merewether-Bar Beach is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 347 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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