This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
562 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time

Rockvale Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Armidale State Forest (Piney)
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Global Ranking
    #57514 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

A short section of trail that ducks under the east side of the Rockvale Road bridge over Tilbuster Ponds. Starts at the small gate at The Piney and includes some a large section of decking under the bridge over the creek up to another small gate. This is often locked except during events.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Rockvale Bypass mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -25 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,164 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,191 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,191 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,167 ft
  • Grade
    -4.378%
  • Grade max
    -9.499%
  • Grade min
    1.565%
  • Distance climb
    33 ft
  • Distance down
    387 ft
  • Distance flat
    143 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:30
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:17
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on Jul 26, 2022
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Rockvale Bypass Trail Reports

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      Jul 26, 2022 @ 5:56am
      Jul 26, 2022
      		 reporter Trail closed due to Armidale SF Rehabilitation Project.
      Dec 10, 2021 @ 8:37pm
      Dec 10, 2021
      		 All trails are closed due to current very wet conditions. Please avoid and let them dry out before riding.
      Nov 20, 2021 @ 3:48am
      Nov 20, 2021
      		Bridges & crossings have not been repaired & trail remains closed for teh forseeable future.
      Jul 14, 2021 @ 8:42pm
      Jul 14, 2021
      		Track remains closed due to infrastructure damage and/or vegetation over trails.
      Sep 11, 2020 @ 9:18pm
      Sep 11, 2020
      		 reporter Ramps & bridges have extensive structural damage from a wildfire over summer. Unstable and un-rideable.
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      • 4 rides
      • Last: Apr 26, 2024

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      12 Hours in the Piney 2018 race featured7 miles

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