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732 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:01:01
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
3,176 ft
Altitude min
3,197 ft
Altitude max
3,191 ft
Altitude start
3,176 ft
Altitude end
-2.123%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
5.04%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:01:01
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Short Twisties Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Scribbles / North Katoomba
    Katoomba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143846 in Trail Running
    • #138560 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Ladder Bridge

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Short Twisties is a 223 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Katoomba. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m green climb. It features berm, jump and ladder bridge. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Sep 29, 2024 @ 3:49pm
Sep 29, 2024
Apr 7, 2024 @ 10:07am
Apr 7, 2024
 Running well and quick
Mar 31, 2024 @ 8:53am
Mar 31, 2024
 Trails have been getting some love by the trail fairies. Go ride them.
Feb 21, 2024 @ 10:37pm
Feb 21, 2024
Mar 27, 2021 @ 7:32pm
Mar 27, 2021
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on Sep 29, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to short-twisties trailhead (-33.691150, 150.331030)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Short Twisties

        ▼ Where is Short Twisties located?
        Short Twisties is located in Scribbles / North Katoomba, Katoomba, Australia. It is part of the Scribbles / North Katoomba trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.69115, 150.33103.
        ▼ How hard is Short Twisties?
        Short Twisties is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.123%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Twisties?
        Short Twisties has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,176 ft to 3,197 ft.
        ▼ Is Short Twisties a point to point trail?
        Short Twisties is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Short Twisties?
        Short Twisties is 732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Twisties?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Short Twisties. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Twisties?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Twisties are:
        • August (63 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Short Twisties? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Twisties are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Twisties?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Short Twisties. The trail is 732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Short Twisties?
        Short Twisties is a very popular trail. There have been 579 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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