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2.0 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-414 ft
Descent
00:13:59
Avg time
-329 ft
Altitude change
514 ft
Altitude min
844 ft
Altitude max
844 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
2,277 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:13:59
Avg time

Midden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smiths Gully MTB Park
    Panton Hill
  • AKA
    Midden Track
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3656 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

An XC style track, tight switchbacks and some high speed sections with a few pinch climbs.

Access Info

Trail Starts at the end of Rob Roy RD

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Oct 18, 2024 @ 12:17pm
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Apr 5, 2024 @ 2:03pm
Apr 5, 2024
 Dry except right at the bottom.
Nov 25, 2023 @ 7:14pm
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Nov 19, 2023 @ 2:26am
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Oct 22, 2023 @ 9:47pm
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Ideal
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
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        Directions to midden trailhead (-37.637840, 145.291380)

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        Smiths Gully - Aug 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Midden

        ▼ Where is Midden located?
        Midden is located in Smiths Gully MTB Park, Panton Hill, Australia. It is part of the Smiths Gully MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.63784, 145.29138.
        ▼ How hard is Midden?
        Midden is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Midden?
        Midden has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 414 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 514 ft to 844 ft.
        ▼ Is Midden a point to point trail?
        Midden is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Midden?
        Midden is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Midden?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Midden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Midden?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Midden are:
        • June (32 activities)
        • May (25 activities)
        • January (25 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Midden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Midden are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Midden?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Midden. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Midden?
        Midden is a very popular trail. There have been 2,769 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,853 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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