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2,940 ft
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:10:42
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
273 ft
Altitude min
371 ft
Altitude max
295 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-23.4%
Grade max
35.4%
Grade min
1,568 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:10:42
Avg time

Rail Conductor Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park
    Brisbane
  • Ref Number
    #9
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #153691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103962 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Other
  • Year Opened
    2000
  • Land Owner
    QLD National parks and forestry

Very tight single track with lots of trees to dodge and log hops.

Access Info

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rail Conductor Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2022 @ 2:43pm
Jul 23, 2022
 reporter Tree down at the bottom of trail
Apr 11, 2022 @ 1:38am
Apr 11, 2022
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Mar 10, 2022 @ 10:03pm
Mar 10, 2022
 reporter QPWS closed because of damage
Mar 5, 2022 @ 10:24pm
Mar 5, 2022
 reporter Eroded from recent rain.
Jan 12, 2022 @ 9:38am
Jan 12, 2022
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on Jul 23, 2022
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Talk about a great pinch in both directions good flow both ways ????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rail Conductor located?
      Rail Conductor is located in Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park, Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Glasshouse Mountains Conservation Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.99727, 152.84903.
      ▼ How hard is Rail Conductor?
      Rail Conductor is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rail Conductor?
      Rail Conductor has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 273 ft to 371 ft.
      ▼ Is Rail Conductor a point to point trail?
      Rail Conductor is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rail Conductor?
      Rail Conductor is 2,940 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rail Conductor?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rail Conductor. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rail Conductor?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rail Conductor are:
      • October (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rail Conductor? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rail Conductor are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rail Conductor?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rail Conductor. The trail is 2,940 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rail Conductor?
      Rail Conductor is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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