more stats
2,880 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:09:38
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
683 ft
Altitude min
714 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
698 ft
Altitude end
-0.273%
Grade
-12.627%
Grade max
9.325%
Grade min
982 ft
Distance climb
1,127 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:09:38
Avg time

Spiderbait Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49311 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13418 in E-Biking
    • #348779 in Trail Running
    • #340919 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,359 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #775 in E-Biking
    • #9,727 in Trail Running
    • #8,767 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Circumnavigate the top of the hill with 360 degree views of Townsville

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Trail Supporters

  • Haydn

    since 2013
    Maintainer
  • Travis Bailey
    since 2017
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 664 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Spiderbait Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 1, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to spiderbait trailhead (-19.334470, 146.743880)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spiderbait located?
      Spiderbait is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.33447, 146.74388.
      ▼ How hard is Spiderbait?
      Spiderbait is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.273%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spiderbait?
      Spiderbait has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 683 ft to 714 ft.
      ▼ Is Spiderbait a point to point trail?
      Spiderbait is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spiderbait?
      Spiderbait is 2,880 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spiderbait?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spiderbait. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spiderbait? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spiderbait are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spiderbait?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Spiderbait. The trail is 2,880 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spiderbait?
      Spiderbait is a very popular trail. There have been 18,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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