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2,303 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
157 ft
Altitude max
117 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
1.719%
Grade
-24.459%
Grade max
15.452%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
426 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time

Rickety Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Killingworth
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #205959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #373056 in Trail Running
    • #364813 in Hiking
    • #12942 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,847 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,670 in Trail Running
    • #9,735 in Hiking
    • #241 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Rickety Run is a 702 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Newcastle. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 21 m green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rickety Run located?
      Rickety Run is located in Killingworth, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Killingworth trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.92966, 151.54334.
      ▼ How hard is Rickety Run?
      Rickety Run is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.719%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rickety Run?
      Rickety Run has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 157 ft.
      ▼ Is Rickety Run a point to point trail?
      Rickety Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rickety Run?
      Rickety Run is 2,303 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rickety Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rickety Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rickety Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rickety Run are:
      • February (4 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rickety Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rickety Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rickety Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rickety Run. The trail is 2,303 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rickety Run?
      Rickety Run is a very popular trail. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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