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469 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
102 ft
Altitude max
102 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
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Platypus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redlands Track Park
    Redland City
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26414 in E-Biking
    • #20588 in Trail Running
    • #72653 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

The Platypus trail crosses through a riparian zone of Hilliards Creek, and features a flat creek terrace, bridge crossing and short climb. Stop at the creek to take in the view of trickling water, ferns and overhanging paperbark trees. There are two A lines for a more direct route down to the creek crossing.

source: Redlands Track Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 79 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,717 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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        Directions to platypus trailhead (-27.536190, 153.248010)
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        Routes with this trail

        73
        15km Scribbly Ride
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 893 ft • 18 • Loop •
        nice not too hard route a Redlands track park
        66
        CITS 2019 Course
        5 miles • 376 ft • 13 •
        CITS 2019 Race Course, http://www.ratscc.com.au/chicks-in-the-sticks/course/
        85
        Scribbly Gums 20km loop from Kinross
        12 miles • 775 ft • 25 • Loop •
        20km loop starting at the Kinross entrance.
        3.7 ★★★★★
        6 Ratings
        5 ★ 33%
        4 ★ 33%
        3 ★ 17%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 17%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Platypus

        ▼ Where is Platypus located?
        Platypus 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 -27.53619, 153.24801.
        ▼ How hard is Platypus?
        Platypus is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Platypus?
        The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 102 ft.
        ▼ Is Platypus a point to point trail?
        Platypus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Platypus?
        Platypus is 469 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Platypus?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Platypus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Platypus?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Platypus are:
        • July (273 activities)
        • February (260 activities)
        • October (259 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Platypus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Platypus are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Platypus?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Platypus. The trail is 469 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Platypus?
        Platypus is a very popular trail. There have been 8,322 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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