more stats
1,716 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
343 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
318 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Rocket Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parklands
    Nambour
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95685 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54015 in E-Biking
    • #152958 in Trail Running
    • #151296 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,537 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,792 in E-Biking
    • #5,140 in Trail Running
    • #4,798 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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AI Generated Description

Rocket Man is a 523 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nambour. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18.9 km avg distance
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  • 342 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Rocket Man Trail Reports

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May 8, 2025 @ 3:46am
May 8, 2025
Lots of ruts, holes and loose rocks from all the rain. Still great fun but be wary.
Jul 14, 2024 @ 12:55am
Jul 14, 2024
Very rough chunky rocky surface washed from rain. Tough going up. Fun going down.
Nov 25, 2022 @ 6:18am
Nov 25, 2022
Jan 20, 2021 @ 8:53am
Jan 20, 2021
Jan 5, 2021 @ 2:04pm
Jan 5, 2021
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on May 8, 2025
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rocket Man located?
      Rocket Man is located in Parklands, Nambour, Australia. It is part of the Parklands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.60131, 152.98247.
      ▼ How hard is Rocket Man?
      Rocket Man is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rocket Man?
      Rocket Man has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 343 ft to 459 ft.
      ▼ Is Rocket Man a point to point trail?
      Rocket Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rocket Man?
      Rocket Man is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rocket Man?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rocket Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rocket Man?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rocket Man are:
      • November (8 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rocket Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rocket Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rocket Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rocket Man. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rocket Man?
      Rocket Man is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,978 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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