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627 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
2,311 ft
Altitude min
2,484 ft
Altitude max
2,484 ft
Altitude start
2,310 ft
Altitude end
-27.6%
Grade
-54.3%
Grade max
564 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time

Orbit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maydena Bike Park
    Maydena
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58036 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    MBP

This spicy little trail departs from the lower Marriott’s / King Brown junction and features an infamous, extremely technical chute/drop. This double black diamond trail is definitely suitable for advanced riders only

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Oct 10, 2024 @ 3:14am
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May 26, 2024 @ 4:31pm
May 26, 2024
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        Directions to orbit trailhead (-42.771710, 146.641330)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orbit

        ▼ Where is Orbit located?
        Orbit is located in Maydena Bike Park, Maydena, Australia. It is part of the Maydena Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.77171, 146.64133.
        ▼ How hard is Orbit?
        Orbit is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 27.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orbit?
        The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,311 ft to 2,484 ft.
        ▼ Is Orbit a point to point trail?
        Orbit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Orbit?
        Orbit is 627 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orbit?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Orbit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orbit?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orbit are:
        • February (54 activities)
        • March (26 activities)
        • April (19 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Orbit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orbit are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Orbit?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Orbit. The trail is 627 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Orbit?
        Orbit is a very popular trail. There have been 2,037 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,638 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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