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1.6 miles
Distance
479 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
03:25:11
Avg time
432 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
1,088 ft
Altitude max
647 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
45.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
912 ft
Distance down
1,765 ft
Distance flat
03:25:11
Avg time

Skyhook - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tippogoree Hills Trail Network
    George Town
  • Ref Number
    GT-TH-50
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16271 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

You’ve had it easy until now… Starting from the Cul-de-sac this trail lures you into thinking you've got it easy, but once you reach the switchies, you realise there's a bit of elevation gain to be made to get to the top of the Tippogoree Hills

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        Directions to skyhook-upper-722086 trailhead (-41.123280, 146.915750)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skyhook - Upper

        ▼ Where is Skyhook - Upper located?
        Skyhook - Upper is located in Tippogoree Hills Trail Network, George Town, Australia. It is part of the Tippogoree Hills Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.12328, 146.91575.
        ▼ How hard is Skyhook - Upper?
        Skyhook - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skyhook - Upper?
        Skyhook - Upper has 479 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 1,088 ft.
        ▼ Is Skyhook - Upper a point to point trail?
        Skyhook - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skyhook - Upper?
        Skyhook - Upper is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skyhook - Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skyhook - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Skyhook - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skyhook - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skyhook - Upper?
        The estimated time to ride Skyhook - Upper is approximately 3 hours 25 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Skyhook - Upper?
        Skyhook - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 830 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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