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4,675 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:08:23
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
801 ft
Altitude max
755 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance climb
1,519 ft
Distance down
1,158 ft
Distance flat
00:08:23
Avg time

Rib Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Mountain Bike Trails
    Mount Dandenong
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47970 in E-Biking
    • #129087 in Trail Running
    • #102237 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

The track heads off to the right off Track 11 just after the intersection with Pipeline Track. It snakes along through the bush and trees, over some roots, with many twists and turns and short ups and downs and then does a 180 degree turn to come back parallel to itself and the fire-roads. There are a number of log hops to make this a challenging XC trail. Rib Track was named after the builder’s unfortunate ‘off’ resulting in a cracked rib.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 149 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Rib Track Trail Reports

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May 22, 2026 @ 5:22pm (Australia/Melbourne)
May 22, 2026
80% open
Jan 26, 2026 @ 6:54pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:56pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 17, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jan 7, 2026 @ 9:15am (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 6, 2026
Total Fire Ban declared for Wednesday 7th January. All trails closed
Sep 24, 2025 @ 1:01pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Sep 23, 2025
While the team at Yrmtb and Chris from PV reinstated this trail, it is now so overgrown that it is unrecognisable. All it needs is a haircut and...
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on May 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rib-track trailhead (-37.818500, 145.401460)

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      Routes with this trail

      8 miles • 1,688 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Nice little loop including uphills and downhills with not many unsanctioned trail and mostly singletrack.
      4.8 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      ElliotCcRfqw
      Tree down across it near the 180 deg turn making it impassable.
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      MrCamRonski
      Tree down up the top. Build over or cut out?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rib Track located?
      Rib Track is located in Silvan Mountain Bike Trails, Mount Dandenong, Australia. It is part of the Silvan Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.8185, 145.40146.
      ▼ How hard is Rib Track?
      Rib Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rib Track?
      Rib Track has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 801 ft.
      ▼ Is Rib Track a point to point trail?
      Rib Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rib Track?
      Rib Track is 4,675 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rib Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rib Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rib Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rib Track are:
      • September (8 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rib Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rib Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rib Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rib Track. The trail is 4,675 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rib Track?
      Rib Track is a very popular trail. There have been 666 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 873 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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