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946 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
207 ft
Altitude min
301 ft
Altitude max
301 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-9.938%
Grade
-22.914%
Grade max
1.253%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
786 ft
Distance down
91 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Mongrel Alternative Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ross River Dam
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #267342 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109187 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2012

Not wanting to descend the Mongrel? Try the alternative, a loose set of stacked turns with a couple sketchy jump options on side of track.

Access Info

Enter from the 5-6 ways junction at the top of Mongrel. Trail exits onto lower part of Roller Coaster

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  • Evan Rohde
    2012
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 27, 2019 @ 3:42am
Jan 27, 2019
 reporter CLOSED TOO WET
Jan 9, 2019 @ 5:03am
Jan 9, 2019
 reporter Advised Closed by Rangers due to potential weather event
Dec 19, 2018 @ 2:57pm
Dec 19, 2018
 reporter Open with caution
Dec 11, 2018 @ 4:35am
Dec 11, 2018
 reporter Trails Closed - Too Wet!
Apr 13, 2018 @ 1:43am
Apr 13, 2018
 reporter Water Operations staff advise trails are re-opened. Take caution, some trees over trails. Please take photos and post Trail Reports via Trailforks...
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        Directions to mongrel-alternative trailhead (-19.413920, 146.747080)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mongrel Alternative

        ▼ Where is Mongrel Alternative located?
        Mongrel Alternative is located in Ross River Dam, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Ross River Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.41392, 146.74708.
        ▼ How hard is Mongrel Alternative?
        Mongrel Alternative is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.938%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mongrel Alternative?
        Mongrel Alternative has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 207 ft to 301 ft.
        ▼ Is Mongrel Alternative a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mongrel Alternative is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mongrel Alternative?
        Mongrel Alternative is 946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mongrel Alternative?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mongrel Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Mongrel Alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mongrel Alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mongrel Alternative?
        The estimated time to ride Mongrel Alternative is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Mongrel Alternative?
        Mongrel Alternative is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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