more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:13:48
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,026 ft
Altitude min
1,142 ft
Altitude max
1,029 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
3,983 ft
Distance climb
3,773 ft
Distance down
3,658 ft
Distance flat
00:13:48
Avg time

Possum Magic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Willowie Forest
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14143 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Department For Environment and Water

Possum Magic is the most family and beginner friendly trail in the network with a combination of natural and machine built features. The trail starts and finishes at the visitor area making it ideal for those seeking a short loop ride.

The common Brush-tail possum is the most widespread marsupial in Australia and can be found in Mount Remarkable National Park. They feed on eucalyptus leaves, flowers, shoots, fruits, and seeds.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Possum Magic Trail Reports

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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Maverick2011
      very fast and fun bit
      i reccomend doing it at the end of possum magic

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Possum Magic located?
      Possum Magic is located in Willowie Forest, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Willowie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.76655, 138.17411.
      ▼ How hard is Possum Magic?
      Possum Magic is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Possum Magic?
      Possum Magic has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,026 ft to 1,142 ft.
      ▼ How long is Possum Magic?
      Possum Magic is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Possum Magic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Possum Magic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Possum Magic?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Possum Magic are:
      • July (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Possum Magic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Possum Magic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Possum Magic?
      The estimated time to ride Possum Magic is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Possum Magic?
      Possum Magic is a very popular trail. There have been 374 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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