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3.4 miles
Distance
763 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:42:19
Avg time
692 ft
Altitude change
5,338 ft
Altitude min
6,030 ft
Altitude max
5,338 ft
Altitude start
6,030 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3,530 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:42:19
Avg time

Mt McKay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Falls Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Mt McKay is a 6 km moderately popular alpine dirt/gravel road trail located near Falls Creek. Highlights include a summit. Nearby: a hut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 233 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
AlpineHut or cabinSummit
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Mt McKay Trail Reports

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Nov 18, 2023 @ 11:33pm
Nov 18, 2023
 gravel road. nice challenging gradient
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      D14Bikes
      Stunning little road. And 360degree views at the top. Beautiful

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt McKay located?
      Mt McKay is located in Falls Creek, Australia. It is part of the Falls Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.87255, 147.28793.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt McKay?
      Mt McKay has 763 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,338 ft to 6,030 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt McKay a point to point trail?
      Mt McKay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mt McKay?
      Mt McKay is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt McKay?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mt McKay. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt McKay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mt McKay are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mt McKay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt McKay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt McKay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Mt McKay. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt McKay?
      Mt McKay is a moderately popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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