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Oonah Hill Descent Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding Area
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Year Opened2019
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Land Owner
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.
More Stats for Oonah Hill Descent mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-659 ft
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Altitude min663 ft
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Altitude max1,323 ft
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Altitude start1,323 ft
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Altitude end666 ft
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Grade-7.9%
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Grade max-41%
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Grade min8.6%
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Distance climb381 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat991 ft
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Avg time00:08:07
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Avg reverse time00:38:35
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- 13 rides
- 27.1 km avg distance
- 60 rides
- Last: Apr 30, 2025
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