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1.1 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-777 ft
Descent
00:07:05
Avg time
-774 ft
Altitude change
1,211 ft
Altitude min
1,985 ft
Altitude max
1,985 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-13.4%
Grade
-40.4%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
5,151 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:07:05
Avg time
Shepherds Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaBowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
Kinglake -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2012
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Land OwnerParks Victoria
Shepherds Track is not for the faint-hearted. The trail navigates very challenging terrain, steep gradients and frequent obstacles, earning it the extremely difficult rating of Double Black Diamond. The trail is best tackled by experienced mountain bike riders.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
All
- 31 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to shepherds trailhead
(-37.516900, 145.312310)
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Videos
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mtb
11:44 |
270 |
Apr 23, 2013 , Kinglake
mtb
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1327 |
Jul 15, 2014 , Kinglake
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Drop
Drop - Gap Jump Gap Jump
- Gap Jump Gap Jump
- Gap Jump Gap Jump
- Gap Jump Gap Jump
- Large Gap Jump Gap Jump
- Large Step Down Gap Jump
- Rock Garden Rock Garden
- Step Down Gap Jump
- Step Up Gap Jump
- Step Up Jump
5 Reviews & Comments
Fearn
Ran it 6 times today and it was perfect considering the rain . Only a couple of small puddles at the top that you can easily loft over. That being said - you will get muddy. Within the trees the lines and landings are slippery but still jumpable. All lines running fast still. Damn fast. Awesome trail as always
LucasPeppas
Absolutely love the run, I’d be happy joining a club and help out cleaning the place up
RooRider
Is there any group or club of local riders in this area to ride with?
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