more stats
2,712 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:06:28
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
1,406 ft
Altitude min
1,516 ft
Altitude max
1,508 ft
Altitude start
1,516 ft
Altitude end
0.302%
Grade
-19.91%
Grade max
19.668%
Grade min
1,343 ft
Distance climb
1,118 ft
Distance down
252 ft
Distance flat
00:06:28
Avg time

On A Bender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Melrose Town Trails
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #128840 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,803 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Raw, natural and frequently changing, this trail is a great challenge to ride without putting a foot down. Pretty good view too...

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Faint trailRock gardensRock slabsViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 48 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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On A Bender Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 2:01am (Australia/Adelaide)
May 6, 2026
 A bit janky, hard to follow in spots but clear to ride through.
Aug 22, 2023 @ 3:04pm
Aug 22, 2023
 This poor trail needs more traffic, its at risk at disappearing. Its already difficult to follow in spots but has some of the best views of the town.
Apr 3, 2022 @ 5:48pm
Apr 3, 2022
Oct 24, 2020 @ 4:37pm
Oct 24, 2020
 Some parts overgrown with weeds
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Status:
on May 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      SteveAndDanielAdcock
      Trail is very hard to follow, doesn’t look like it’s used very often. Not great condition.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is On A Bender located?
      On A Bender is located in Melrose Town Trails, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Melrose Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.82548, 138.18063.
      ▼ How hard is On A Bender?
      On A Bender is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.302%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for On A Bender?
      On A Bender has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,406 ft to 1,516 ft.
      ▼ Is On A Bender a point to point trail?
      Yes, On A Bender is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is On A Bender?
      On A Bender is 2,712 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on On A Bender?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on On A Bender. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access On A Bender? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to On A Bender are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride On A Bender?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride On A Bender. The trail is 2,712 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is On A Bender?
      On A Bender is a moderately popular trail. There have been 309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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