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2,369 ft
Distance
-161 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
2,014 ft
Altitude min
2,175 ft
Altitude max
2,175 ft
Altitude start
2,014 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
2,024 ft
Distance down
00:00:46
Avg time

Mt Lofty DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Adelaide
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120182 in Trail Running
    • #96079 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

A mainly downhill trail that does double time as a walking track.
Has recently (summer 24) been fully groomed with alot of the rough sketch stuff removed from the main line. Side lines have been closed off with logs although some are still there. Suspect Council have given it a refresh. Lots of big rollers on the main line now so you can get air if you go hard.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 36.6 km average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 35.0 km avg distance
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  • 167 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 3:07pm (Australia/Adelaide)
May 8, 2026
Dec 28, 2024 @ 3:53pm
Dec 28, 2024
 Large tree down at the last chute before the bottom split
Jul 22, 2024 @ 11:36pm
Jul 22, 2024
 What the heck?!? It’s had a lot of work and all the gnar has been replaced with some big boosters. Completely different but still fun. Would be...
Sep 3, 2023 @ 3:34am
Sep 3, 2023
Jan 23, 2022 @ 10:48pm
Jan 23, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Directions to mt-lofty-dh trailhead (-34.988540, 138.708290)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Lofty DH

        ▼ Where is Mt Lofty DH located?
        Mt Lofty DH is located in Adelaide, Australia. It is part of the Adelaide trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.98854, 138.70829.
        ▼ How hard is Mt Lofty DH?
        Mt Lofty DH is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Lofty DH?
        The trail has 49 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 614 m to 663 m.
        ▼ Is Mt Lofty DH a point to point trail?
        Mt Lofty DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Mt Lofty DH?
        Mt Lofty DH is 722.0 m long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Lofty DH?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Lofty DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt Lofty DH?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mt Lofty DH are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Mt Lofty DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Lofty DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Lofty DH?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mt Lofty DH. The trail is 722.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mt Lofty DH?
        Mt Lofty DH is a very popular trail. There have been 4,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,055 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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