more stats
1,716 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
00:05:26
Avg time
162 ft
Altitude change
1,089 ft
Altitude min
1,252 ft
Altitude max
1,089 ft
Altitude start
1,253 ft
Altitude end
9.5%
Grade
2.3%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
1,640 ft
Distance climb
79 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Omicron Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Mountain Bike Trails
    Mount Dandenong
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3294 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15302 in E-Biking
    • #172460 in Trail Running
    • #112149 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Omicron is a blue ascent trail that was constructed during the Omicron wave of COVID, the final major wave in Australia. It serves as the final ascent and a reminder of the challenging times during that period.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 264 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Omicron Trail Reports

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Jan 26, 2026 @ 6:54pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 @ 9:15am (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 6, 2026
 Total Fire Ban declared for Wednesday 7th January. All trails closed
Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:19am
Mar 9, 2025
Aug 24, 2024 @ 12:13pm
Aug 24, 2024
Jul 22, 2024 @ 1:56am
Jul 22, 2024
 MUD // Consider riding somewhere else until trails dry out
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Status:
on Jan 26, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Omicron located?
      Omicron is located in Silvan Mountain Bike Trails, Mount Dandenong, Australia. It is part of the Silvan Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.8118, 145.3886.
      ▼ How hard is Omicron?
      Omicron is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Omicron?
      Omicron has 161 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,089 ft to 1,252 ft.
      ▼ How long is Omicron?
      Omicron is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Omicron?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Omicron. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Omicron?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Omicron are:
      • March (26 activities)
      • April (22 activities)
      • October (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Omicron? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Omicron are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Omicron?
      The estimated time to ride Omicron is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Omicron?
      Omicron is a very popular trail. There have been 2,051 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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