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758 ft
Distance
-55 ft
Descent
00:00:57
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
2,352 ft
Altitude min
2,407 ft
Altitude max
2,407 ft
Altitude start
2,352 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
568 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time
Northside Express Details
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Riding AreaStromlo Forest Park
Canberra -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#19263 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Only
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park
This trail filled in a connection gap between the location where Heart Breaker climb crosses over [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/skyline-21269/] Skyline [/L]descent (meaning you can access it from either) and the start of Little Seymour. It is of very similar "flavour" to [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/little-seymour/] Little Seymour [/L]in being a more technical and fun descent. Definitely a Stromlo blue trail.
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- 19 miles average
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to northside-express trailhead
(-35.313100, 149.012080)
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★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 754 ft • 16 • Loop •
Popular Green route up to the observatory followed by a descent down , , and Old Duffy.
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Nearby Trails
- Little Seymour 466 ft
- Heartbreaker 512 ft
- Sunset Boulevard 948 ft
- Pork Barrel 961 ft
- Magpie Rock 981 ft
Stromlo Forest Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northside Express
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Where is Northside Express located?
Northside Express is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.3131, 149.01208.
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How hard is Northside Express?
Northside Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Northside Express?
The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,352 ft to 2,407 ft.
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Is Northside Express a point to point trail?
Yes, Northside Express is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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