more stats
1,355 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
383 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

Shadowlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parklands
    Nambour
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #119924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72621 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,484 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,564 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Tight, technical, rocky descent with a rock garden style drop midway.

Access Info

Approach from Komine fire road by heading down Upper New Zealand.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 147 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Shadowlands Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2024 @ 10:54pm
Jun 22, 2024
Feb 15, 2023 @ 2:36am
Feb 15, 2023
 Rutted to the shithouse, exposed roots everywhere, but still fun.
Apr 18, 2019 @ 3:55pm
Apr 18, 2019
Nov 10, 2018 @ 12:56pm
Nov 10, 2018
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Jul 7, 2018 @ 2:28pm
Jul 7, 2018
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Status:
on Jun 22, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to shadowlands trailhead (-26.599860, 152.985880)
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      1 Review & Comments

      thetownbicycle
      Black trail. Rutted, rocky and washed out, you'll either be laughing or crying.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadowlands located?
      Shadowlands is located in Parklands, Nambour, Australia. It is part of the Parklands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.59986, 152.98588.
      ▼ How hard is Shadowlands?
      Shadowlands is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadowlands?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 383 ft to 455 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadowlands a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shadowlands is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shadowlands?
      Shadowlands is 1,355 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadowlands?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shadowlands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shadowlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadowlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadowlands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Shadowlands. The trail is 1,355 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadowlands?
      Shadowlands is a moderately popular trail. There have been 849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 894 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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