more stats
1,923 ft
Distance
-300 ft
Descent
00:04:52
Avg time
-300 ft
Altitude change
2,216 ft
Altitude min
2,516 ft
Altitude max
2,516 ft
Altitude start
2,218 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-43.1%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,844 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:04:52
Avg time

Short & Sharp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #123377 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,619 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

Short & Sharp starts directly from [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/western-wedgetail/]Western Wedgetail[/L] taking you down some of the most technical trail Stromlo has to offer. Including technical rock gardens, drops & a steep rock roll there's plenty to keep you on your toes.

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Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Aug 12, 2023
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Avg: 3.76 (5 votes)
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      Directions to short--sharp trailhead (-35.313240, 149.008480)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      professed professed
      Ridden quickly its gnarly. One of the most challenging ( no jumps ) at Strommers
      HowdyHowdyLetsGetRowdy
      It's a fun trail that's pretty raw with lose rock all over the place. I also don't think it deserves double black though. The steep little roll makes it a black diamond.

      I found it easier than most of the black diamond trails I've ridden in Sydney.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short & Sharp located?
      Short & Sharp is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.31324, 149.00848.
      ▼ How hard is Short & Sharp?
      Short & Sharp is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 15.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short & Sharp?
      The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,216 ft to 2,516 ft.
      ▼ Is Short & Sharp a point to point trail?
      Yes, Short & Sharp is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short & Sharp?
      Short & Sharp is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short & Sharp?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Short & Sharp. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short & Sharp?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short & Sharp are:
      • April (14 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Short & Sharp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short & Sharp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short & Sharp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Short & Sharp. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short & Sharp?
      Short & Sharp is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,641 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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