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2,316 ft
Distance
-224 ft
Descent
00:04:53
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
00:04:53
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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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2743 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 573 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 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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        Jun 5, 2020 @ 11:35pm
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        Mar 2, 2019 @ 3:39pm
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        youtuber Castle Hill Ipswich | Rowies (Black) Trail 2021
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        2:47 | 551 | Jan 16, 2021 , Ipswich
        youtuber Sweet Sights and Steep Sections - Castle Hill...
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        50:15 | 512 | May 23, 2020 , Ipswich
        Rowies - Castle Hills Mountain Bike Trail
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        2:29 | 532 | Aug 11, 2020 , Ipswich
        Castle Hill
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        4:05 | 689 | Jan 17, 2016 , Ipswich

        Routes with this trail

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        Castle Hill Mega Loop Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,948 ft • 143 • Loop •
        Every singletrack on the hill linked up into one mega ride.
        16
        Castle Hill 3.3k loop 1
        2 miles • 319 ft • 15 •
        Basic 3.3km loop, starting from Train line entrance.
        13
        Phils XC Course
        3 miles • 538 ft • 41 •
        potential race course for future events

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rowies

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rowies?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rowies are:
        • April (66 activities)
        • September (63 activities)
        • October (60 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 6,157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,036 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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