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1,279 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
404 ft
Altitude min
439 ft
Altitude max
404 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
2.573%
Grade
-5.399%
Grade max
9.026%
Grade min
613 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance down
386 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Ringtail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Penguin MTB Park
    Penguin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56430 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32778 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club

A well graded climbing trail that returns to the Penguin MTB Park and can be accessed by descending the Copperhead Trail

Access Info

Access from the Penguin MTB Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 17.6 km avg distance
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  • 249 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Australia/Hobart)
Jul 23, 2026
 In top condition
Mar 25, 2026 @ 5:05pm (Australia/Hobart)
Mar 24, 2026
 Riding well
Jan 26, 2026 @ 11:01am (Australia/Hobart)
Jan 25, 2026
 All clear and riding well
Oct 12, 2025 @ 8:47am (Australia/Hobart)
Oct 11, 2025
 All clear apart from a lot of sticks and leaves from the storm
Jul 27, 2025 @ 3:56pm
Jul 27, 2025
 Riding well
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Ideal
Avg: 3.44 (5 votes)
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        Directions to ringtail-91735 trailhead (-41.133550, 146.066430)
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        2:32 | 732 | Jan 22, 2020 , Penguin
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        11:34 | 331 | Sep 21, 2018 , Penguin

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Ringtail located?
        Ringtail is located in Penguin MTB Park, Penguin, Australia. It is part of the Penguin MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.13355, 146.06643.
        ▼ How hard is Ringtail?
        Ringtail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.573%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ringtail?
        Ringtail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 404 ft to 439 ft.
        ▼ Is Ringtail a point to point trail?
        Ringtail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ringtail?
        Ringtail is 1,279 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ringtail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ringtail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ringtail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ringtail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ringtail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ringtail. The trail is 1,279 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ringtail?
        Ringtail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,421 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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