more stats
4,551 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:09:13
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
140 ft
Altitude min
286 ft
Altitude max
286 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,211 ft
Distance climb
2,756 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:09:13
Avg time

Serrata Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Manly Dam
    Sydney
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2144 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Northern Beaches Council

One way, purpose built MTB single track. Technically demanding. Lots of sandstone drops, steps and rollovers.

Note this is an MTB only trail (1.5k's of only 3k's in the entire Sydney Basin). There are also k's and k's of walking / running trails that MTB's can not / do not use. Trail Runners - please use the other trails in the area, like Natural bridge that runs next to Serrata, rather than running the wrong way on this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 584 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.96 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to serrata trailhead (-33.764510, 151.221730)
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      Routes with this trail

      77
      Serrata Daisy to Possum
      5 miles • 532 ft • 4 •
      Start near Frenchs Forest Anglican Church and go south on Bantry Bay road. Turn on your right on Penrose...
      151
      Bantry Bay & Possums Loop
      9 miles • 896 ft • 18 • Loop •
      Nice loop combining flowy descents, technical climbs, and fun cornering. Start from the Frenchs Forest...
      3.9 ★★★★★
      23 Ratings
      5 ★ 35%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 22%
      2 ★ 13%
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      14 Reviews & Comments

      professed professed
      In poor condition vs when it was opened. Almost zero maintenance due to no volunteers allowed to work on ir. Still fun but janky to ride when dry- don’t bother after any rain
      MacroTiara MacroTiara
      Much more fun than Gahnia for a blue-black rider. The downhill is full on but all rollable and the traverse is much flatter. Trip back up the fire trail has some great views
      SquawkSpinach SquawkSpinach
      Great trail. The top section is black but all rollable and very fun. It then flattens out into a blue. While it does have a few techy bits, unlike gahnia it's easy to keep some speed up so most intermediate riders should be able to clean it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Serrata located?
      Serrata is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76451, 151.22173.
      ▼ How hard is Serrata?
      Serrata is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Serrata?
      Serrata has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 140 ft to 286 ft.
      ▼ How long is Serrata?
      Serrata is 4,551 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Serrata?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Serrata. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Serrata?
      Serrata is best visited during: All seasons.
      ▼ How do I access Serrata? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Serrata are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Serrata?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Serrata. The trail is 4,551 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Serrata?
      Serrata is a very popular trail. There have been 6,082 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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