Oonah Hill Descent Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Riding Area

Zeehan
Difficulty Rating

Green rate
Trail Type

Machine Groomed
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Downhill Only
Popular direction shown
Climb Difficulty

Green
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Alpine Trail

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Bridge
Ride in Rain

Yes
Global Ranking
#36042 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #9898 in E-Biking
Local Popularity
100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
Year Opened

2019
Land Manager

Parks and Wildlife Tasmania

The first purpose built mountain bike trail on the west coast provides riders with a mountain bike experience not found anywhere else in Tasmania. Oonah Hill starts with an easy 2km climb meandering through button grass plains sporting spectacular 360 degree views over the Heemskirk Range Regional Reserve and out to the wild Southern Ocean. From the summit riders will enjoy a 3km machine groomed flow track descent, increasing in speed as the trail descends with views over the Zeehan township and surrounds. While the trail is most suitably described as a 'Dark Green' it can be enjoyed by beginners through to advanced riders. Posted black directional arrows identify the trail at intersections. Once at the bottom, riders who did not shuttle will need to ride back out to Heemskirk Road and turn right at the intersection onto Trial Harbour Road and climb for 3km back to your car.

Access Info

From the Zeehan main street, head west towards the Trail Harbour intersection. Turn onto Trial Harbour Road and travel 2.9km. You will see a service road off to the right hand side and the signage for the trail start. If you don't intent on shuttling park here. For shuttles continue driving along the service road until you reach the crows nest at the summit.

Disclaimer

The area of Oonah Hill is categorised as an extreme hazard area due to open mine shafts and highly exposed sections of trail. Riders are advised to remain on the trail at all times.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

More Stats for Oonah Hill Descent mountain bike trail trail

Altitude change

-659 ft
Altitude min

663 ft
Altitude max

1,323 ft
Altitude start

1,323 ft
Altitude end

666 ft
Grade

-7.9%
Grade max

-41%
Grade min

8.6%
Distance climb

381 ft
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

991 ft
Avg time

00:10:31
Avg reverse time

00:39:41
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status	date	description
	Jun 24, 2021 @ 3:10am Jun 24, 2021	Do not miss this trail, absolutely amazing. Ridden immediately following heavy rain, and ran smoothly.
	Dec 26, 2019 @ 12:10pm Dec 26, 2019	All time prime conditions
	Nov 10, 2019 @ 2:11am Nov 10, 2019	Riding super well despite heavy rain.
	Nov 9, 2019 @ 4:49pm Nov 9, 2019	reporter Even though it was raining the trail rode really well, drainage is superb.
	Nov 5, 2019 @ 2:30am Nov 5, 2019	Overall running very well. Wet Spring West Coast weather is keeping the surface moist, though the very well draining quartzite gravel surface...

Oonah Hill Descent

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