more stats
2,372 ft
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
293 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Return to Earn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Narooma Trails
    Narooma
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107237 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248688 in E-Biking
    • #449335 in Trail Running
    • #453900 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,020 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,565 in E-Biking
    • #12,604 in Trail Running
    • #12,469 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

XC Climb – steeper but direct climb back to the midpoint of the Northern Zone from Mitchells Ridge trailhead via the ‘Kick Start’ trail. Combine with the upper section of ‘Witness the Fitness’ trail for quicker riding access to the top of the Northern Zone.  

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 302 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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on Oct 25, 2025
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Directions to return-to-earn trailhead (-36.158550, 150.089870)

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      Gets you back up, but the numerous steep pitches really take it out of you.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Return to Earn located?
      Return to Earn is located in Narooma Trails, Narooma, Australia. It is part of the Narooma Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.15855, 150.08987.
      ▼ How hard is Return to Earn?
      Return to Earn is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Return to Earn?
      Return to Earn has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 293 ft.
      ▼ Is Return to Earn a point to point trail?
      Yes, Return to Earn is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Return to Earn?
      Return to Earn is 2,372 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Return to Earn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Return to Earn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Return to Earn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Return to Earn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Return to Earn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Return to Earn. The trail is 2,372 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Return to Earn?
      Return to Earn is a very popular trail. There have been 1,661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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