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2,535 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:06:08
Avg time
54 ft
Altitude change
3,727 ft
Altitude min
3,806 ft
Altitude max
3,727 ft
Altitude start
3,781 ft
Altitude end
2.124%
Grade
-17.905%
Grade max
17.868%
Grade min
1,546 ft
Distance climb
787 ft
Distance down
202 ft
Distance flat
00:06:08
Avg time

Return Serve Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fat Tyre Farm
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #158876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151002 in Trail Running
    • #146548 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

An uphill trail that just keeps getting steeper with a great reward drop off the other side when done.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 29, 2025 @ 11:07am
Jun 29, 2025
Aug 24, 2024 @ 11:46am
Aug 24, 2024
 reporter Good Condition, recently maintained and a couple of wet patches
Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:09am
Aug 18, 2024
 reporter Boggy in places
Aug 4, 2021 @ 5:39am
Aug 4, 2021
Nov 14, 2020 @ 4:40pm
Nov 14, 2020
 All tracks at this location are heavily overgrown, cannot see obstacles with grass up to 0.5m-1m high. Significant trail maintenance is required....
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Return Serve

        ▼ Where is Return Serve located?
        Return Serve is located in Fat Tyre Farm, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the Fat Tyre Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.35363, 151.6575.
        ▼ How hard is Return Serve?
        Return Serve is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.124%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Return Serve?
        Return Serve has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,727 ft to 3,806 ft.
        ▼ Is Return Serve a point to point trail?
        Return Serve is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Return Serve?
        Return Serve is 2,535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Return Serve?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Return Serve. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Return Serve?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Return Serve are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Return Serve? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Return Serve are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Return Serve?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Return Serve. The trail is 2,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Return Serve?
        Return Serve is a very popular trail. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 77 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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