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1,646 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
529 ft
Altitude min
712 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
529 ft
Altitude end
-10.805%
Grade
-29.34%
Grade max
3.554%
Grade min
202 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
109 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Postman Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area
    Launceston
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40107 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

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Postman is a highly rated 502 m popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Launceston. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features drop, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Oct 19, 2024 @ 7:24pm
Oct 19, 2024
 Great knick for riding
Dec 9, 2022 @ 10:08pm
Dec 9, 2022
 Berms are holding up but some of the sections of track are slippery.
Mar 26, 2022 @ 9:23pm
Mar 26, 2022
Feb 10, 2022 @ 8:50pm
Feb 10, 2022
Jun 19, 2021 @ 3:26am
Jun 19, 2021
Really bad condition
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on Oct 19, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to postman trailhead (-41.441750, 147.107850)

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        Dec 7, 2019 @ 7:09pm
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        Postman’s DH, Trevallyn reserve Launceston
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        3:11 | 1570 | Dec 31, 2019 , Launceston
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        3:27 | 1170 | Feb 3, 2018 , Launceston

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Postman

        ▼ Where is Postman located?
        Postman is located in Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area, Launceston, Australia. It is part of the Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.44175, 147.10785.
        ▼ How hard is Postman?
        Postman is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.805%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Postman?
        Postman has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 529 ft to 712 ft.
        ▼ Is Postman a point to point trail?
        Yes, Postman is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Postman?
        Postman is 1,646 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Postman?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Postman. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Postman?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Postman are:
        • May (19 activities)
        • November (15 activities)
        • December (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Postman? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Postman are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Postman?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Postman. The trail is 1,646 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Postman?
        Postman is a very popular trail. There have been 2,117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,575 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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