more stats
958 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
00:01:58
Avg time
50 ft
Altitude change
439 ft
Altitude min
488 ft
Altitude max
439 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
1%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Nik Fish Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2514 in E-Biking
    • #35759 in Trail Running
    • #23848 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

Uplink trail from the Pipeline firetrail, back up to the Aquatic bridge. Can also be ridden down.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 419 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 2,481 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to nik-fish trailhead (-33.757700, 151.233940)
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      1 Review & Comments

      FlyOnTheWall
      Cannot see the track at the northern end at all. The entrance is obvious from the southern end but council have put a sign up asking people NOT to make new tracks or ride illegal ones.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nik Fish located?
      Nik Fish is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.7577, 151.23394.
      ▼ How hard is Nik Fish?
      Nik Fish is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nik Fish?
      Nik Fish has 49 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 439 ft to 488 ft.
      ▼ Is Nik Fish a point to point trail?
      Nik Fish is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nik Fish?
      Nik Fish is 958 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nik Fish?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Nik Fish. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Nik Fish? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nik Fish are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nik Fish?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Nik Fish. The trail is 958 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nik Fish?
      Nik Fish is a very popular trail. There have been 19,834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25,521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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