more stats
2,103 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:04:56
Avg time
-217 ft
Altitude change
115 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-39.2%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,850 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Phils Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Castle Hill
    Ipswich
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11458 in E-Biking
    • #297937 in Trail Running
    • #132080 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,960 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #640 in E-Biking
    • #8,410 in Trail Running
    • #4,282 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Ipswich City Council

Short technical trail, featuring loose off camber corners, small gap jumps, loose trail surface and steep sections

Access Info

Main entry to the trail area is from Mary Street Scout Hall, all main trails start from the top of the hill.

Tags
JumpsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 62 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 572 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Aug 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to phils trailhead (-27.632630, 152.801230)
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      2:11 | 164 | Mar 15, 2024 , Ipswich
      youtuber Riding Castle Hill after all the big rain!...
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      9:50 | 250 | Mar 21, 2022 , Ipswich
      youtuber Phils Trail - A Classic... Full Run! Castle...
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      0:47 | 316 | Nov 7, 2021 , Ipswich

      Routes with this trail

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      Castle Hill Mega Loop Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,948 ft • 143 • Loop •
      Every singletrack on the hill linked up into one mega ride.
      13
      Phils XC Course
      3 miles • 538 ft • 41 •
      potential race course for future events
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phils located?
      Phils is located in Castle Hill, Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the Castle Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.63263, 152.80123.
      ▼ How hard is Phils?
      Phils is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phils?
      The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 115 ft to 331 ft.
      ▼ Is Phils a point to point trail?
      Phils is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phils?
      Phils is 2,103 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phils?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phils. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Phils?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Phils are:
      • August (24 activities)
      • July (19 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Phils? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phils are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phils?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Phils. The trail is 2,103 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phils?
      Phils is a very popular trail. There have been 5,903 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,817 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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