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2,494 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:09:02
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
304 ft
Altitude max
300 ft
Altitude start
232 ft
Altitude end
-2.729%
Grade
-10.664%
Grade max
8.485%
Grade min
555 ft
Distance climb
1,658 ft
Distance down
221 ft
Distance flat
00:09:02
Avg time
Rubber Snake Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaRoss River Dam
Townsville -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonApr-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerTownsville City Council
When Gary Patterson was building it, he thought someone was having fun with him by leaving a Rubber Snake on the track. Only was he to very quickly reaslise that the snake was very, very real.
This is a favourite descent for many Ross Dam riders.
source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info
Trails are off limits to General Public (Rangers patrol issuing fines) but accessible on weekends and Public Holidays by Rockwheelers Club Members observing the Special Access conditions. Refer to Club Member Access on Rockwheelers website.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 309 ft • 16 • Loop •
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Three MTB venues in one ride: Cape Pallarenda, Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve, Ross River Dam. Linked by...
7 miles • 667 ft • 22 • Loop • Race •
Stage 3: Pedal around the flowing trails that overlook the majestic waters of Lake Ross.
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Rideable but overgrown at the moment
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