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82 ft
Distance
2,379 ft
High Point
2,379 ft
Altitude min
2,379 ft
Altitude start
2,379 ft
Altitude end
Short & Sharp Link Details
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Riding AreaStromlo Forest Park
Canberra -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#9471 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerCMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park
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Short & Sharp Link is a 25 m less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m black diamond climb. It features rock garden.
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Directions to short--sharp-link trailhead
(-35.312290, 149.007230)
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Where is Short & Sharp Link located?
Short & Sharp Link is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.31229, 149.00723.
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How hard is Short & Sharp Link?
Short & Sharp Link is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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Is Short & Sharp Link a point to point trail?
Yes, Short & Sharp Link is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Short & Sharp Link?
Short & Sharp Link is 82 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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