more stats
2,575 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
2,047 ft
Altitude min
2,114 ft
Altitude max
2,065 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
1,020 ft
Distance climb
1,056 ft
Distance down
499 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time

Shadys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #165722 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,684 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

A short loop from Telegraph Junction, or take [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/missing-link-21284/] Missing Link[/L] to head back up the hill

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 512 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Sep 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadys located?
      Shadys is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.30437, 149.00499.
      ▼ How hard is Shadys?
      Shadys is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadys?
      Shadys has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,047 ft to 2,114 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadys a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shadys is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shadys?
      Shadys is 2,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadys?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shadys. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Shadys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Shadys. The trail is 2,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadys?
      Shadys is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,910 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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