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1.6 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-110 ft
Altitude change
292 ft
Altitude min
417 ft
Altitude max
417 ft
Altitude start
306 ft
Altitude end
-1.317%
Grade
-9.288%
Grade max
5.683%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
4,313 ft
Distance down
2,234 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Smiley J Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Trail 8
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32575 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

A long twisting single track descent with lots of fast flowing corners, log jumps and sweet berms. A favorite with locals and visitors alike.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 408 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Smiley J Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2024 @ 9:20pm
Apr 29, 2024
Parks and traditional owners have sorted out their differences. Complete waste of time in what turned out to be a pissing contest.
Jul 10, 2023 @ 9:24pm
Jul 10, 2023
Feb 24, 2023 @ 12:51am
Feb 24, 2023
Temporarily trail closure by Parks Victoria. Stay tuned for trail updates. Please respect the trail closure, thanks for your help!
Feb 5, 2022 @ 5:47pm
Feb 5, 2022
reporter Tree Large tree down across trail, blocking trail around the far side of a fast blind corner. Will require a chainsaw to remove.
Dec 28, 2021 @ 5:17pm
Dec 28, 2021
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on Apr 29, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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  • Ideal
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        Directions to smiley-j trailhead (-37.916140, 146.806660)

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Smiley J located?
        Smiley J is located in Blores Hill MTB Park, Heyfield, Australia. It is part of the Blores Hill MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.91614, 146.80666.
        How hard is Smiley J?
        Smiley J is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.317%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Smiley J?
        Smiley J has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 292 ft to 417 ft.
        Is Smiley J a point to point trail?
        Smiley J is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Smiley J?
        Smiley J is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Smiley J?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Smiley J. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Smiley J? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smiley J are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Smiley J?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Smiley J. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Smiley J?
        Smiley J is a very popular trail. There have been 2,037 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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