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1.2 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
69 ft
Altitude min
131 ft
Altitude max
90 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
2,359 ft
Distance climb
2,457 ft
Distance down
1,690 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time
Sharks Tail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBayview Conservation Area
Redland City -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Other
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Land OwnerRedland City Council
Shark Tail is a one-way trail ridden from south to north that is often used as a return trail for riders coming off The Maze. Both ends of Shark Tail are easy to ride, but you’ll find many challenges toward the middle, where the sandy soil has eroded to form deep ruts and holes. Exposed roots also cross the trail, creating step-ups and drops, especially along the sections that descend toward a creek crossing , where a dense sea of ferns are a highlight of the trail. This challenging trail is ideal for more advanced riders. Walkers should watch for mountain bike riders in places where the trail is very narrow. The link between Shark Tail and The Maze is an old trail, originally ridden west to east to form a circuit. Watch out for erosion ruts and exposed roots on descending sections.
Access Info
Access next to trail hut at the southern end on Native Dog Rd
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 55 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,435 rides
- Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Directions to sharks-tail trailhead
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Aug 6, 2024 , Redland City
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Nov 30, 2020 , Redland City
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