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1,786 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
3,259 ft
Altitude min
3,331 ft
Altitude max
3,259 ft
Altitude start
3,327 ft
Altitude end
3.855%
Grade
-5.023%
Grade max
12.911%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
378 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
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Rooty Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Armidale State Forest (Piney)
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Coming out of Snakes & Ladders, this climb takes you to the highpoint within the state forest. Twisty with plenty of rocks and roots to entertain, it lives up to its name.

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Rooty Hill Trail Reports

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Nov 28, 2022 @ 12:52am
Nov 28, 2022
 reporter Trails remain damaged from forestry works. Recent winds have seens more trees down. Pretty much unrideable at the moment
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.
Sep 17, 2021 @ 9:07pm
Sep 17, 2021
 Tree along one side of track and need to dodge branches
Aug 7, 2021 @ 5:58am
Aug 7, 2021
 Trails are wet and muddy. Please stay off until they have time to dry.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rooty Hill

        ▼ Where is Rooty Hill located?
        Rooty Hill is located in Armidale State Forest (Piney), Armidale, Australia. It is part of the Armidale State Forest (Piney) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.48488, 151.7184.
        ▼ How hard is Rooty Hill?
        Rooty Hill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.855%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty Hill?
        Rooty Hill has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,259 ft to 3,331 ft.
        ▼ Is Rooty Hill a point to point trail?
        Rooty Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rooty Hill?
        Rooty Hill is 1,786 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty Hill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rooty Hill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rooty Hill are:
        • February (14 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        • August (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rooty Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty Hill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rooty Hill. The trail is 1,786 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rooty Hill?
        Rooty Hill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 748 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 901 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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