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2.3 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-542 ft
Descent
00:13:16
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
589 ft
Altitude min
912 ft
Altitude max
912 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
3,307 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,768 ft
Distance flat
00:13:16
Avg time
Ripple Effect Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHidden Vale Adventure Park
Ipswich -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Year Opened2015
A great flow track from the top to the bottom..a bit of work to keep the speed up on the upper part with great run speed on the last half of the track....some good features with jumps & drop offs(with chicken loops for the faint hearted)....finishing at the junction of Big Dam,fairy wren & dinner camp.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 234 rides
- Last: May 30, 2026
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Directions to ripple-effect trailhead
(-27.743620, 152.428140)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripple Effect
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Where is Ripple Effect located?
Ripple Effect is located in Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the Hidden Vale Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.74362, 152.42814.
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How hard is Ripple Effect?
Ripple Effect is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Ripple Effect?
Ripple Effect has 67 m of elevation gain. The trail has 165 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 m to 278 m.
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Is Ripple Effect a point to point trail?
Yes, Ripple Effect is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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