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2,503 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:09
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
63 ft
Altitude min
157 ft
Altitude max
63 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1,686 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:05:09
Avg time

Sour Power Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarbag Road
    Caloundra
  • Ref Number
    #09
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2339 in E-Biking
    • #2538 in Trail Running
    • #3724 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All weather trail
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Sunshine Coast Council

Sower Power is predominantly a climb trail but is a two way trail. It allows easy access from the bottom of the park up to the top car park/compound located off Sugarbag Rd. There is access from the middle of the park onto this trail. It safely crosses under the Beez Neez trail multiple times by going under bridges.

Access Info

Start of the bottom of this trail is located at the bottom of the Beez Neez trail near the park access point off the end of Mark Rd E.
The top of the trail is located at the southern end of the top carpark / compound located off Sugerbag Rd

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 96 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,249 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to sour-power-85281 trailhead (-26.792550, 153.114090)
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        Shimano MTB GP 2022 - Sunshine Coast - QLD
        5 miles • 424 ft • 9 • Loop •
        The Start will be on the “Bottom Power Line Track” and climb up “Sour Power” to the Event Hub....
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sour Power

        ▼ Where is Sour Power located?
        Sour Power is located in Sugarbag Road, Caloundra, Australia. It is part of the Sugarbag Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -26.79255, 153.11409.
        ▼ How hard is Sour Power?
        Sour Power is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sour Power?
        Sour Power has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 63 ft to 157 ft.
        ▼ Is Sour Power a point to point trail?
        Sour Power is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sour Power?
        Sour Power is 2,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sour Power?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sour Power. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sour Power?
        Sour Power is best visited during: All weather trail.
        ▼ How do I access Sour Power? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sour Power are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sour Power?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sour Power. The trail is 2,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sour Power?
        Sour Power is a very popular trail. There have been 8,501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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