more stats
899 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
184 ft
Altitude min
276 ft
Altitude max
184 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
45.7%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time

Red Belly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90182 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,706 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,072 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

One of Smithfields newer trails, has a very smooth flowy climb with multiple switchbacks that leads into a fast flowy decent with long berms and a medium sized rock jump near the end of the trail.

Access Info

Trail starts after the trail merge of Flat Snake and Black Snake, then through several fast berms. Red Belly is the trail to the right or you can continue along Flat Snake to the left. Both trails link back to the McGregor Road trailhead carpark

Disclaimer

This trail becomes very slippery in the wet, ride cautiously.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 138 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 996 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Red Belly Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:26am (Australia/Brisbane)
May 16, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 5, 2026
reporter Closed for weather event - muddy conditions Trails will need to be inspected before reopening
Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:28am (Australia/Brisbane)
Jan 15, 2026
Tree down RB climb
Dec 31, 2025 @ 4:48pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
reporter Trees down climb
Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
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Status:
on May 17, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to red-belly trailhead (-16.818230, 145.681270)

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      David McMillan - Majura Pines
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      0:28 | 5263 | Jul 11, 2010 , Cairns
      Churchill Pines - Ellis HayesHills
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      0:19 | 322 | Jan 20, 2014 , Cairns
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Belly located?
      Red Belly is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81823, 145.68127.
      ▼ How hard is Red Belly?
      Red Belly is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Belly?
      Red Belly has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 ft to 276 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Belly a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red Belly is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Belly?
      Red Belly is 899 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Belly?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red Belly. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Belly?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Belly are:
      • August (72 activities)
      • September (60 activities)
      • July (52 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Belly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Belly are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Belly?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Red Belly. The trail is 899 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Belly?
      Red Belly is a very popular trail. There have been 6,935 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,552 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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