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440 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
609 ft
Altitude max
591 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
138 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:01:07
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Pool Climb Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Old Man's Valley
    Hornsby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2847 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Hornsby Council

A continuation of the more difficult option to climb up near the aquatic center.
Some rocky pinch climbs with a decent gradient.

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Stay left on the trail where the trail has options and you should easily find it

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 583 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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        Directions to pool-climb-upper trailhead (-33.699840, 151.095470)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Climb Upper

        ▼ Where is Pool Climb Upper located?
        Pool Climb Upper is located in Old Man's Valley, Hornsby, Australia. It is part of the Old Man's Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.69984, 151.09547.
        ▼ How hard is Pool Climb Upper?
        Pool Climb Upper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pool Climb Upper?
        Pool Climb Upper has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 591 ft to 609 ft.
        ▼ Is Pool Climb Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pool Climb Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pool Climb Upper?
        Pool Climb Upper is 440 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pool Climb Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pool Climb Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pool Climb Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pool Climb Upper are:
        • July (175 activities)
        • October (78 activities)
        • September (62 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pool Climb Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pool Climb Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pool Climb Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Pool Climb Upper. The trail is 440 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pool Climb Upper?
        Pool Climb Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 4,722 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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