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1,030 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
187 ft
Altitude min
246 ft
Altitude max
246 ft
Altitude start
188 ft
Altitude end
-5.604%
Grade
-15.354%
Grade max
5.793%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
665 ft
Distance down
88 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time

Shape Shifter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park
    Alstonville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #155075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104427 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Ballina Shire Council

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 16 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 638 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to shape-shifter trailhead (-28.862000, 153.473170)
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        Dec 9, 2019 @ 4:44pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shape Shifter

        ▼ Where is Shape Shifter located?
        Shape Shifter is located in Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park, Alstonville, Australia. It is part of the Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -28.862, 153.47317.
        ▼ How hard is Shape Shifter?
        Shape Shifter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.604%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shape Shifter?
        Shape Shifter has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 187 ft to 246 ft.
        ▼ Is Shape Shifter a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shape Shifter is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shape Shifter?
        Shape Shifter is 1,030 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shape Shifter?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shape Shifter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shape Shifter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shape Shifter are:
        • October (466 activities)
        • July (433 activities)
        • June (423 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Shape Shifter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shape Shifter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shape Shifter?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Shape Shifter. The trail is 1,030 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shape Shifter?
        Shape Shifter is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,810 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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