more stats
1,711 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
54 ft
Altitude min
143 ft
Altitude max
111 ft
Altitude start
54 ft
Altitude end
-3.316%
Grade
-23.071%
Grade max
66.654%
Grade min
380 ft
Distance climb
1,117 ft
Distance down
214 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

Rather Complex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #314219 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83184 in E-Biking
    • #398267 in Trail Running
    • #395127 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,765 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,940 in E-Biking
    • #11,294 in Trail Running
    • #10,727 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A single trail that links Valentine to the sporting fields.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rather Complex Trail Reports

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Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:13am
Nov 17, 2019
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 1:15am
Nov 11, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rather Complex located?
      Rather Complex is located in Tingira Heights Nature Reserve, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Tingira Heights Nature Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.00468, 151.65473.
      ▼ How hard is Rather Complex?
      Rather Complex is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.316%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rather Complex?
      Rather Complex has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 54 ft to 143 ft.
      ▼ Is Rather Complex a point to point trail?
      Rather Complex is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rather Complex?
      Rather Complex is 1,711 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rather Complex?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rather Complex. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rather Complex?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rather Complex are:
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rather Complex? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rather Complex are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rather Complex?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rather Complex. The trail is 1,711 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rather Complex?
      Rather Complex is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 74 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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