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4,872 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:10:16
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
00:10:16
Avg time

Necessary Evil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dungog Common
    Dungog
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109491 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94187 in E-Biking
    • #140675 in Trail Running
    • #134930 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Dungog Common Recreation Reserve

Nice climb from the main trail head and links thru to The Bowlo.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 102 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Mar 1, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Mar 1, 2025
 Some parts getting really overgrown with long grass. can't see where the trail goes until you are on top of it
Jan 14, 2024 @ 12:01am
Jan 14, 2024
Feb 13, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Feb 13, 2023
Jul 9, 2017 @ 1:30am
Jul 9, 2017
 Track in great condition
Nov 17, 2016 @ 1:52am
Nov 17, 2016
 Tracks in good condition
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        Directions to necessary-evil trailhead (-32.401810, 151.728260)

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        Jan 21, 2016 @ 5:59pm
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        May 2, 2022 @ 6:21pm
        May 2, 2022

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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Necessary Evil

        ▼ Where is Necessary Evil located?
        Necessary Evil is located in Dungog Common, Dungog, Australia. It is part of the Dungog Common trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.40181, 151.72826.
        ▼ How hard is Necessary Evil?
        Necessary Evil is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Necessary Evil?
        Necessary Evil has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 288 ft to 484 ft.
        ▼ Is Necessary Evil a point to point trail?
        Yes, Necessary Evil is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Necessary Evil?
        Necessary Evil is 4,872 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Necessary Evil?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Necessary Evil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Necessary Evil?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Necessary Evil are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        • December (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Necessary Evil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Necessary Evil are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Necessary Evil?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Necessary Evil. The trail is 4,872 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Necessary Evil?
        Necessary Evil is a moderately popular trail. There have been 576 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 593 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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