more stats
2,316 ft
Distance
-224 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
120 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
345 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
2,287 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Rowies Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Castle Hill
    Ipswich
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3960 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,527 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #150 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ipswich City Council

Downhill trail, mix of moderate jumps, drops, loose gravel & rock/shale surface.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsLoose
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 65 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 585 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Aug 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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      Directions to rowies trailhead (-27.632940, 152.801330)
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      youtuber Castle Hill Ipswich | Rowies (Black) Trail 2021
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      2:47 | 642 | Jan 16, 2021 , Ipswich
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      50:15 | 522 | May 23, 2020 , Ipswich
      Rowies - Castle Hills Mountain Bike Trail
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      2:29 | 542 | Aug 11, 2020 , Ipswich
      Castle Hill
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      4:05 | 689 | Jan 17, 2016 , Ipswich

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      1 Review & Comments

      aknapp47 aknapp47
      Such an awesome trail! loose and fast with a few drops, jumps and fast rocky off camber sections that will challenge the best.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rowies located?
      Rowies is located in Castle Hill, Ipswich, Australia. It is part of the Castle Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.63294, 152.80133.
      ▼ How hard is Rowies?
      Rowies is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rowies?
      The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 120 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Rowies a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rowies is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rowies?
      Rowies is 2,316 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rowies?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rowies. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Rowies? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rowies are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rowies?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rowies. The trail is 2,316 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rowies?
      Rowies is a very popular trail. There have been 6,262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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