more stats
627 ft
Distance
-173 ft
Descent
00:02:47
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
00:02:47
Avg time

Orbit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82396 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,944 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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BermsDropsJumps

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 233 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Orbit Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2024 @ 3:14am
Oct 10, 2024
reporter
Sep 27, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Sep 27, 2024
reporter Requires Clearing after winter closure
Sep 27, 2024 @ 10:03am
Sep 27, 2024
May 26, 2024 @ 4:31pm
May 26, 2024
reporter Closed for the winter. Reopening Sep 28th
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on Oct 10, 2024
Avg: 4.09 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to orbit trailhead (-42.771710, 146.641330)

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      Feb 10, 2019 @ 10:10pm
      Feb 10, 2019

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      Orbit | Maydena Bike Park Trail of the Week
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • January (41 activities)
      • March (25 activities)
      • December (18 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 2,050 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,652 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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