more stats
4,465 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-590 ft
Descent
00:06:57
Avg time
-584 ft
Altitude change
184 ft
Altitude min
768 ft
Altitude max
768 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
-13.085%
Grade
-40.164%
Grade max
9.712%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
4,179 ft
Distance down
149 ft
Distance flat
00:06:57
Avg time

Paloona DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wild Mersey
    Latrobe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #150617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105390 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,412 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,448 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2006
  • Land Owner
    Kentish Council

The Paloona Down Hill track is a raw old school trail. Full of roots, jumps a few drops and very steep in the lower section

Access Info

Via a steep fire trail off Paloona Dam road to where the HV powerline cutting crosses the road.

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BermsDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Paloona DH Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Paloona DH located?
      Paloona DH is located in Wild Mersey, Latrobe, Australia. It is part of the Wild Mersey trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28428, 146.25975.
      ▼ How hard is Paloona DH?
      Paloona DH is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.085%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paloona DH?
      Paloona DH has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 590 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 ft to 768 ft.
      ▼ Is Paloona DH a point to point trail?
      Paloona DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Paloona DH?
      Paloona DH is 4,465 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paloona DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Paloona DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Paloona DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Paloona DH are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Paloona DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Paloona DH. The trail is 4,465 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Paloona DH?
      Paloona DH is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 236 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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