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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaCastle Hill
Ipswich -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerIpswich 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 54 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 528 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to phils trailhead
(-27.632630, 152.801230)
Routes with this trail
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phils
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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.
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How hard is Phils?
Phils is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Phils?
The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 115 ft to 331 ft.
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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.
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