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3,884 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
00:12:04
Avg time
-182 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
451 ft
Altitude max
451 ft
Altitude start
270 ft
Altitude end
-4.674%
Grade
-31.206%
Grade max
27.045%
Grade min
1,254 ft
Distance climb
2,102 ft
Distance down
527 ft
Distance flat
00:12:04
Avg time

Powerlines Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oxford Falls
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58783 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111042 in Trail Running
    • #107073 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden

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Powerlines is a highly rated 1 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sydney. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 32 m black diamond climb. It features drop, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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        Directions to powerlines-69613 trailhead (-33.717799, 151.234285)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Powerlines

        ▼ Where is Powerlines located?
        Powerlines is located in Oxford Falls, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Oxford Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.7178, 151.23429.
        ▼ How hard is Powerlines?
        Powerlines is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.674%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Powerlines?
        Powerlines has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 204 ft to 451 ft.
        ▼ Is Powerlines a point to point trail?
        Powerlines is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Powerlines?
        Powerlines is 3,884 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powerlines?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Powerlines. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Powerlines?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Powerlines are:
        • September (32 activities)
        • July (30 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Powerlines? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powerlines are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Powerlines?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Powerlines. The trail is 3,884 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Powerlines?
        Powerlines is a very popular trail. There have been 2,315 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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