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1.1 miles
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-471 ft
Descent
00:12:38
Avg time
-412 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-48%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
1,371 ft
Distance climb
3,606 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:12:38
Avg time
Metamorphic Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEastern Escarpment Conservation Area
Redland City -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,510 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #2,009 in E-Biking
- #3,941 in Trail Running
- #4,582 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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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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SeasonBest to ride drier weather
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRedland City Council
Metamorphic is a two way trail that connects the summit lookout to Piccabeen trail and creates a nice loop for trails users. It connects into Escalade via a small link track. It also has a rocky A-Line (approx 200m long) for more adventurous riders. The A-line section is one-way (down) only. The trail is for riders and walkers so expect to see and be considerate of other users.
Access Info
Access via Piccabeen, The summit carpark or Escalade.
Disclaimer
The trail is for walkers and riders and is mostly two-way. The A-line is one way (down).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 202 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Directions to metamorphic trailhead
(-27.615290, 153.213370)
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Aug 6, 2024 , Redland City
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thetownbicycle
Don't bother going from the top - descending the first third of this trail is a waste of time. Surface on these steep switchbacks is far too loose. Better join Metamorphic further down, via a very short link (not shown on some maps) from the Escalade trail which I spotted as I rode down. After that it's a fast, snaking, rollercoaster descent, including a long A-line rock garden if you're game.
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