more stats
2,812 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
91 ft
Altitude min
147 ft
Altitude max
145 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
951 ft
Distance climb
1,296 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Old Mates Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jacks Ridge
    Nambucca Heads
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #242990 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59051 in E-Biking
    • #352527 in Trail Running
    • #335943 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,869 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,076 in E-Biking
    • #10,019 in Trail Running
    • #8,406 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge

Old Mates follows the original path taken by two mountain bike pioneers - Brian and Ian. Over ten years ago, these good riding mates rode from what is now the weatern side of the motorway across into Poplar trail and down the steep slopes to the fire road. It's been along time in the making, but this ones for you guys Smile

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BermsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 2:29pm (Australia/Sydney)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Mates located?
      Old Mates is located in Jacks Ridge, Nambucca Heads, Australia. It is part of the Jacks Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.66346, 152.95812.
      ▼ How hard is Old Mates?
      Old Mates is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Mates?
      Old Mates has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 ft to 147 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Mates a point to point trail?
      Yes, Old Mates is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Mates?
      Old Mates is 2,812 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Mates?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Old Mates. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Old Mates? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Mates are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Mates?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Old Mates. The trail is 2,812 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Mates?
      Old Mates is a moderately popular trail. There have been 398 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 409 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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