more stats
623 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:44
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
72 ft
Altitude min
93 ft
Altitude max
93 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
Avg time

Platypus Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redlands Track Park
    Redland City
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35220 in E-Biking
    • #92021 in Trail Running
    • #116277 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,402 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,462 in E-Biking
    • #3,171 in Trail Running
    • #3,824 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Platypus Loop is a 190 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Redland City. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,203 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Platypus Loop located?
      Platypus Loop is located in Redlands Track Park, Redland City, Australia. It is part of the Redlands Track Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.53608, 153.24797.
      ▼ How hard is Platypus Loop?
      Platypus Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Platypus Loop?
      Platypus Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 72 ft to 93 ft.
      ▼ Is Platypus Loop a point to point trail?
      Platypus Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Platypus Loop?
      Platypus Loop is 623 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Platypus Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Platypus Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Platypus Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Platypus Loop are:
      • September (41 activities)
      • August (30 activities)
      • November (30 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Platypus Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Platypus Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Platypus Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Platypus Loop. The trail is 623 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Platypus Loop?
      Platypus Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,881 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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