more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:13:10
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
3,212 ft
Altitude min
3,274 ft
Altitude max
3,249 ft
Altitude start
3,265 ft
Altitude end
0.176%
Grade
-16.945%
Grade max
18.258%
Grade min
3,410 ft
Distance climb
3,475 ft
Distance down
2,502 ft
Distance flat
00:13:10
Avg time

Packed Lunch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rydal
    Lithgow
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #362587 in Trail Running
    • #352779 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,794 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,357 in Trail Running
    • #9,268 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A lovely sustained bit of single trail.

Clockwise you get fast Downhill sections and long sections of false flat. Anticlockwise you get some shorter pinchier climbs followed by long flowy recovery section interspaced with a few sharp corners just to keep you thinking.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Packed Lunch Trail Reports

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Dec 12, 2020 @ 11:18am
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Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:02pm
Dec 25, 2019
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Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:01pm
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Status:
on Dec 12, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to packed-lunch trailhead (-33.466884, 150.039025)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Packed Lunch located?
      Packed Lunch is located in Rydal, Lithgow, Australia. It is part of the Rydal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.46688, 150.03903.
      ▼ How hard is Packed Lunch?
      Packed Lunch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.176%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Packed Lunch?
      Packed Lunch has 193 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,212 ft to 3,274 ft.
      ▼ Is Packed Lunch a point to point trail?
      Packed Lunch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Packed Lunch?
      Packed Lunch is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Packed Lunch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Packed Lunch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Packed Lunch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Packed Lunch are:
      • November (19 activities)
      • December (6 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Packed Lunch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Packed Lunch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Packed Lunch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Packed Lunch. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Packed Lunch?
      Packed Lunch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,727 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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