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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
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • 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

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on Jun 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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        Directions to nik-fish trailhead (-33.757700, 151.233940)

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        Routes with this trail

        1.0 7 miles 471 ft 8 Loop
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        5 miles 525 ft 22 Loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nik Fish

        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.

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