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1,248 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
164 ft
Altitude min
303 ft
Altitude max
301 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-10.969%
Grade
-22.562%
Grade max
9.027%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,023 ft
Distance down
136 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Mongrel 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
    #333077 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150685 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #11,248 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,571 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Townsville City Council

Tough steep, loose climbing singletrack.

source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info

Trails are off limits to General Public (Rangers patrol issuing fines) but accessible on weekends and Public Holidays by Rockwheelers Club Members observing the Special Access conditions. Refer to Club Member Access on Rockwheelers website.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 18, 2014
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Mongrel Trail Reports

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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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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mongrel located?
      Mongrel is located in Ross River Dam, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Ross River Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.41391, 146.74708.
      ▼ How hard is Mongrel?
      Mongrel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.969%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mongrel?
      Mongrel has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 164 ft to 303 ft.
      ▼ Is Mongrel a point to point trail?
      Mongrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mongrel?
      Mongrel is 1,248 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mongrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mongrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mongrel?
      Mongrel is best visited during: Apr-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Mongrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mongrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mongrel?
      The estimated time to ride Mongrel is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,248 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Mongrel?
      Mongrel is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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