more stats
1,113 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
00:02:50
Avg time
104 ft
Altitude change
310 ft
Altitude min
414 ft
Altitude max
310 ft
Altitude start
414 ft
Altitude end
9.318%
Grade
1.462%
Grade max
21.317%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
27 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Rusty Barrow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gladstone Mountain Bike Park
    Gladstone
  • AKA
    Rusty
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45935 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,783 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,251 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    gladstone mtb club

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AI Generated Description

Rusty Barrow is a 339 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gladstone. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 31 m blue climb. It features roller coaster. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Access from the Western Ridge, under the powerlines. Either ride up from Valley Run and down, or via EZ, South Ridge onto Western Ridge.

Tags
Rollers
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rusty Barrow Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2021 @ 2:44pm
Sep 29, 2021
Mar 20, 2020 @ 6:57pm
Mar 20, 2020
 Couple of deepish ruts in centre of trail. Washed out and needs repairing.
Apr 7, 2018 @ 3:38pm
Apr 7, 2018
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Oct 30, 2017 @ 6:15am
Oct 30, 2017
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Oct 21, 2017 @ 2:00pm
Oct 21, 2017
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on Sep 29, 2021
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Directions to rusty-barrow trailhead (-23.915460, 151.236590)
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      Routes with this trail

      59
      2017 CQ Cross Country Series Round 1 Long Loop
      5 miles • 660 ft • 15 • Race •
      Start at Presentation Area, up Valley fire trail, left into , right onto EZ Up, along fire trail then left...
      78
      Gladstone MTB Multitrade Building Hire 6hr Long Lap
      7 miles • 816 ft • 20 • Loop • Race •
      11.5km Long Lap for Gladstone MTB Club's Multitrade Building Hire 6hr cross country race on Saturday 29th...
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 75%
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      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rusty Barrow located?
      Rusty Barrow is located in Gladstone Mountain Bike Park, Gladstone, Australia. It is part of the Gladstone Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -23.91546, 151.23659.
      ▼ How hard is Rusty Barrow?
      Rusty Barrow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.318%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rusty Barrow?
      Rusty Barrow has 102 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 310 ft to 414 ft.
      ▼ Is Rusty Barrow a point to point trail?
      Rusty Barrow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rusty Barrow?
      Rusty Barrow is 1,113 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Barrow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Barrow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rusty Barrow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Barrow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Barrow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rusty Barrow. The trail is 1,113 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rusty Barrow?
      Rusty Barrow is a very popular trail. There have been 1,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,078 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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