1.2 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:11:38
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Roo Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alice Springs Telegraph Station Reserve
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #120369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31658 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking

Another of the older tracks around Alice Springs. Plenty of rocks and some great ridge line rides over the course of the track. Currently a little worse for wear with recent rains having caused ruts on some switchbacks and sandy patches in the lower areas of the track.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Roo Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    45 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,051 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,102 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,057 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,103 ft
  • Grade
    0.7%
  • Grade max
    -9.8%
  • Grade min
    11.6%
  • Distance climb
    2,657 ft
  • Distance down
    1,903 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,706 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:38
  • Avg reverse time
    00:08:38
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      6 Months
      • 1 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
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      • 43 rides
      • Last: Mar 15, 2025

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      EITA Stage 2 race19 miles
      EITA Stage 2 - Midi race13 miles
      EITA Stage 2 - Full race21 miles

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