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5,092 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
3,223 ft
Altitude min
3,245 ft
Altitude max
3,242 ft
Altitude start
3,238 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
1,470 ft
Distance down
1,670 ft
Distance flat
00:07:01
Avg time

Poplars Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SportUNE MTB Trails
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55006 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33689 in E-Biking
    • #144054 in Trail Running
    • #138784 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm

Poplars is a great set of trails. Access requires crossing the fence knock-over before dropping up and down along the creek. The trail turns into a very tight and twisty section thru the trees. This section requires some good bike handling to get around the corners thru the trees and its very easy to snag the handlebars. The trail is then a fast and flat run back to the other side of Lake Zot and over another knock-over onto Kermit.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14.6 km avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Poplars Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 10:38am (Australia/Sydney)
May 16, 2026
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Jul 20, 2025 @ 5:21am
Jul 20, 2025
 reporter Wet and/or muddy spots in the usual places
Nov 13, 2023 @ 3:24am
Nov 13, 2023
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Nov 10, 2023 @ 8:10am
Nov 10, 2023
 reporter Running well post WEMBO 24 hr race
Jun 19, 2023 @ 3:44am
Jun 19, 2023
 reporter The entrance over the knock-over has been fixed, and a catch berm added. The muddy sections near the bridge and the Poplars forest are also resolved.
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on May 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Directions to poplars trailhead (-30.491240, 151.634660)
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      Routes with this trail

      MTBA XCO 2017 Rnd4 Archived
      3 miles • 256 ft • 28 • Loop • Race •
      Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with New England Mountain Bikers Inc, Armidale Regional Council &...
      2018 NSW State Championship Archived
      3 miles • 209 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
      Course for the 2017 NSW State Championship including start loop.
      2018 MTBA Cross Country National Championship Course Archived
      3 miles • 330 ft • 23 • Loop • Race •
      Published course for the upcoming 2018 Cross Country National Championship 23-25 February 2018
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Poplars located?
      Poplars is located in SportUNE MTB Trails, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the SportUNE MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.49124, 151.63466.
      ▼ How hard is Poplars?
      Poplars is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Poplars?
      Poplars has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,223 ft to 3,245 ft.
      ▼ Is Poplars a point to point trail?
      Yes, Poplars is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Poplars?
      Poplars is 5,092 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Poplars?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Poplars. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Poplars? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poplars are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Poplars?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Poplars. The trail is 5,092 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Poplars?
      Poplars is a very popular trail. There have been 1,115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,297 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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