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2,024 ft
Distance
-204 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-204 ft
Altitude change
382 ft
Altitude min
588 ft
Altitude max
586 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,755 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

ShapeShifter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    O'Halloran Hill
    Adelaide
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23302 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

This O’Halloran Hill favourite has had a makeover. Older style hand built downhill features and rock sections are strewn throughout. Descending only.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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ShapeShifter Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2025 @ 8:16am (Australia/Adelaide)
Sep 14, 2025
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion), Very dry and loose.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 7:52pm
Aug 30, 2025
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion). Two trees down as well.
Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:00am
Mar 7, 2025
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion)
May 10, 2024 @ 4:01am
May 10, 2024
Lots of loose rocks and appears to need some maintenance.
Dec 25, 2023 @ 10:13pm
Dec 25, 2023
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on Sep 15, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.29 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to shapeshifter trailhead (-35.050360, 138.535860)

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        O'Halloran Hill - Shapeshifter
        0:48 | 424 | Apr 15, 2023 , Adelaide
        O'Halloran Hill - ShapeShifter - Black Diamond
        2:29 | 353 | Dec 6, 2022 , Adelaide
        Shapeshifter - O’Halloran Hill - Adelaide MTB
        0:53 | 867 | Sep 11, 2020 , Adelaide
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        Frequently Asked Questions About ShapeShifter

        Where is ShapeShifter located?
        ShapeShifter is located in O'Halloran Hill, Adelaide, Australia. It is part of the O'Halloran Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.05036, 138.53586.
        How hard is ShapeShifter?
        ShapeShifter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for ShapeShifter?
        The trail has 204 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 382 ft to 588 ft.
        How long is ShapeShifter?
        ShapeShifter is 2,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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