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636 ft
Distance
-64 ft
Descent
00:00:53
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
2,343 ft
Altitude min
2,408 ft
Altitude max
2,408 ft
Altitude start
2,343 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
407 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:00:53
Avg time

Northside Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81147 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,883 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,260 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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on Aug 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      BBC Practice Run
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      Stromlo Big Loop
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      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 -35.31303, 149.01204.
      ▼ How hard is Northside Express?
      Northside Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northside Express?
      The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,343 ft to 2,408 ft.
      ▼ How long is Northside Express?
      Northside Express is 636 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northside Express?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Northside Express. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Northside Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northside Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northside Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Northside Express. The trail is 636 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northside Express?
      Northside Express is a very popular trail. There have been 11,316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,370 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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