more stats
2,828 ft
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
146 ft
Altitude change
246 ft
Altitude min
392 ft
Altitude max
246 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
2,211 ft
Distance climb
453 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Sandy Slog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Plenty Gorge Park
    Melbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74755 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19666 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,605 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,271 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Sandy Slog is a popular trail in both directions. It either provides & snaking single track descent into the valley or a physical yet rewarding climb out of the valley. it also provides a connection to the Am I Lost trail which is worth a visit.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Sandy
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 835 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Feb 24, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Slog located?
      Sandy Slog is located in Plenty Gorge Park, Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Plenty Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.6796, 145.09341.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Slog?
      Sandy Slog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Slog?
      Sandy Slog has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 ft to 392 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandy Slog a point to point trail?
      Sandy Slog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Slog?
      Sandy Slog is 2,828 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Slog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandy Slog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sandy Slog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Slog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Slog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sandy Slog. The trail is 2,828 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Slog?
      Sandy Slog is a very popular trail. There have been 3,890 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,080 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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