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4,872 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:10:06
Avg time
196 ft
Altitude change
288 ft
Altitude min
484 ft
Altitude max
288 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
4,364 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:10:06
Avg time
Necessary Evil Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDungog Common
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#6,687 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #9,513 in E-Biking
- #12,583 in Trail Running
- #4,879 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerDungog Common Recreation Reserve
Nice climb from the main trail head and links thru to The Bowlo.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 105 rides
- Last: Oct 19, 2026
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