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3,435 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
20 ft
Altitude min
55 ft
Altitude max
42 ft
Altitude start
30 ft
Altitude end
-0.344%
Grade
-11.321%
Grade max
15.628%
Grade min
1,064 ft
Distance climb
1,742 ft
Distance down
582 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Sandy Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallarah Peninsular
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #244598 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114618 in E-Biking
    • #164488 in Trail Running
    • #161791 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail links up Hams Beach and Caves Beach.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 7, 2026 @ 8:41pm (Australia/Sydney)
May 7, 2026
 A hidden gem of a trail, much enjoyed. The road to the start is like a kids SandPit 🤣
Dec 20, 2019 @ 3:24pm
Dec 20, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Nov 17, 2019 @ 12:14am
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Nov 11, 2019 @ 1:15am
Nov 11, 2019
 reporter All State Forests and National Parks within the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter and Illawarra areas of NSW are closed due to catastrophic fire...
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Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Track

        ▼ Where is Sandy Track located?
        Sandy Track is located in Wallarah Peninsular, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Wallarah Peninsular trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.09796, 151.65339.
        ▼ How hard is Sandy Track?
        Sandy Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.344%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Track?
        Sandy Track has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 20 ft to 55 ft.
        ▼ Is Sandy Track a point to point trail?
        Sandy Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sandy Track?
        Sandy Track is 3,435 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Track?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandy Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandy Track?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandy Track are:
        • April (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sandy Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Track?
        The estimated time to ride Sandy Track is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 3,435 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Sandy Track?
        Sandy Track is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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