more stats
1,413 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
1,588 ft
Altitude min
1,647 ft
Altitude max
1,622 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
1.533%
Grade
-21.751%
Grade max
24.161%
Grade min
708 ft
Distance climb
679 ft
Distance down
25 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Out The Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Melrose Town Trails
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #204859 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,806 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun little loop to relive the mid section of Helrose

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 79 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Out The Back Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2025 @ 1:45pm (Australia/Adelaide)
Sep 28, 2025
 This one had little use, some sticks but fun
May 18, 2025 @ 1:31pm
May 18, 2025
Sep 22, 2024 @ 1:45pm
Sep 22, 2024
 Doesn't get much traffic, but easy enough to follow. Nearby wallaby track more obvious though!
Apr 20, 2022 @ 2:18pm
Apr 20, 2022
 as all the trails are here, narrow with steep pitches. all fun!
Apr 3, 2022 @ 5:49pm
Apr 3, 2022
 A bit overgrown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Out The Back located?
      Out The Back is located in Melrose Town Trails, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Melrose Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.82373, 138.17679.
      ▼ How hard is Out The Back?
      Out The Back is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.533%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Out The Back?
      Out The Back has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,588 ft to 1,647 ft.
      ▼ Is Out The Back a point to point trail?
      Yes, Out The Back is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Out The Back?
      Out The Back is 1,413 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Out The Back?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Out The Back. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Out The Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Out The Back are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Out The Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Out The Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Out The Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Out The Back. The trail is 1,413 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Out The Back?
      Out The Back is a very popular trail. There have been 565 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 667 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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