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3,566 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:11:45
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
1,908 ft
Altitude min
2,116 ft
Altitude max
2,116 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
2,228 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:11:45
Avg time

Shaw Thing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lerderderg State Park
    Gisborne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #372044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #237285 in E-Biking
    • #304922 in Trail Running
    • #91786 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #12,283 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #8,989 in E-Biking
    • #8,550 in Trail Running
    • #3,142 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Best ridden from East to West but you can go either way. Heading from the west the first bit is a bomb down a rough fire trail before a sharp left halfway down onto single track. Single track varies from a rough section through a "rock garden" before a flowy trail down to Shaws Lake where you can cross the dam wall to the other side. Can be prone to small trees being down for some reason. One wall climb which can be hard for bikes as the motos dig slots where MTB pedals cant get up without hitting. Walk it - only a few metres - if required.

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FlowyRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Shaw Thing Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2024 @ 2:47pm
Sep 21, 2024
 Doesn’t look like it’s been ridden much, most fallen trees can be ridden around.
Aug 8, 2021 @ 5:33pm
Aug 8, 2021
Closed until further notice due to excessive storm damage, more climbing over tree's than riding. Forest is deemed unsafe and fines over $700 are...
Feb 22, 2021 @ 12:40am
Feb 22, 2021
Couple of minor trees down but can be ridden. Jump / roll over at start and fallen tree cleared out that was blocking track.
Feb 19, 2021 @ 1:53pm
Feb 19, 2021
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      Directions to shaw-thing trailhead (-37.465970, 144.328080)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shaw Thing located?
      Shaw Thing is located in Lerderderg State Park, Gisborne, Australia. It is part of the Lerderderg State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.46597, 144.32808.
      ▼ How hard is Shaw Thing?
      Shaw Thing is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shaw Thing?
      Shaw Thing has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,908 ft to 2,116 ft.
      ▼ Is Shaw Thing a point to point trail?
      Shaw Thing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shaw Thing?
      Shaw Thing is 3,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shaw Thing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shaw Thing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shaw Thing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shaw Thing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shaw Thing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Shaw Thing. The trail is 3,566 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shaw Thing?
      Shaw Thing is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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