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2.3 miles
Distance
195 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:14:17
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
50 ft
Altitude min
135 ft
Altitude max
56 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
4,373 ft
Distance climb
4,915 ft
Distance down
2,890 ft
Distance flat
00:14:17
Avg time

Mud Lark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bayview Conservation Area
    Redland City
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Redland City Council

Mud Lark is a gravel fire/maintenance track. There is one crossing at the southern end that can have water over it after wet weather.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:30am (Australia/Brisbane)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mud Lark

        ▼ Where is Mud Lark located?
        Mud Lark is located in Bayview Conservation Area, Redland City, Australia. It is part of the Bayview Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.67551, 153.29249.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mud Lark?
        Mud Lark has 195 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 50 ft to 135 ft.
        ▼ Is Mud Lark a point to point trail?
        Mud Lark is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Mud Lark?
        Mud Lark is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mud Lark?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mud Lark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mud Lark?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mud Lark are:
        • October (7 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
        • January (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mud Lark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mud Lark are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mud Lark?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Mud Lark. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mud Lark?
        Mud Lark is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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