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997 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
00:00:57
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
36 ft
Altitude min
53 ft
Altitude max
53 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

Shoes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fossil Winding Creek Nature Reserve
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116009 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #380645 in Trail Running
    • #82951 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,355 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,905 in Trail Running
    • #2,997 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All year round.
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    MrMatthew

Jump course with plenty of features for all abilities.

Access Info

Easy access from the field across the road from Lindeman Cl.

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Feb 17, 2026
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Shoes Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2020 @ 12:13am
Sep 20, 2020
 Sadly had to be pulled down but has a few very small jumps
Feb 11, 2020 @ 2:48pm
Feb 11, 2020
Feb 9, 2020 @ 11:46pm
Feb 9, 2020
 Please avoid the area
Feb 7, 2020 @ 12:30am
Feb 7, 2020
 Do not ride with over 200mm of rain the place is an absolute bog hole
Jan 26, 2020 @ 11:59pm
Jan 26, 2020
Dryed out quickly
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Status:
on Sep 20, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Turtle99n
      Great trail full of some beginner dirt jumps

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shoes located?
      Shoes is located in Fossil Winding Creek Nature Reserve, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Fossil Winding Creek Nature Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.99166, 151.65652.
      ▼ How hard is Shoes?
      Shoes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shoes?
      The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 36 ft to 53 ft.
      ▼ Is Shoes a point to point trail?
      Shoes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shoes?
      Shoes is 997 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shoes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shoes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shoes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shoes are:
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shoes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shoes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shoes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Shoes. The trail is 997 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shoes?
      Shoes is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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