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3.4 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-438 ft
Descent
00:13:47
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
594 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
3,629 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,546 ft
Distance flat
00:13:47
Avg time

Purves Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mornington Peninsula Shire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #237306 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101399 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MPSC

A natural single trail the follows Purves rd from Arthurs Seat to Main Ridge. Best enjoyed descending from summit to Main Ridge, however if you like a climb then ride it in reverse. Part of the Roadside trail network. Beware of walkers and Horses.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 14, 2023 @ 1:38am
Sep 14, 2023
 Purves Road left side going down has significant deep muddy dents in many areas created by the horses using the trail
Jun 16, 2021 @ 5:03am
Jun 16, 2021
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Jun 13, 2021 @ 10:54pm
Jun 13, 2021
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Apr 14, 2019 @ 12:32am
Apr 14, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019 @ 5:12pm
Jan 8, 2019
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Prevalent Mud
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Purves

        ▼ Where is Purves located?
        Purves is located in Mornington Peninsula Shire, Australia. It is part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.35627, 144.9507.
        ▼ How hard is Purves?
        Purves is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Purves?
        Purves has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 438 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 594 ft to 980 ft.
        ▼ Is Purves a point to point trail?
        Purves is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Purves?
        Purves is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purves?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Purves. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Purves?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Purves are:
        • February (7 activities)
        • January (5 activities)
        • March (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Purves? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Purves are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Purves?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Purves. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Purves?
        Purves is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 426 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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