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1.2 miles
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
46 ft
Altitude min
80 ft
Altitude max
79 ft
Altitude start
78 ft
Altitude end
-0.015%
Grade
-5.49%
Grade max
7.167%
Grade min
2,289 ft
Distance climb
2,459 ft
Distance down
1,556 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Spitfire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Charles Darwin National Park
    Darwin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36272 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,746 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Spitfire is a challenging trail for advanced riders with numerous technical trail features.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21.2 km avg distance
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Spitfire Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2024 @ 9:38am
Sep 24, 2024
Jul 21, 2023 @ 7:21pm
Jul 21, 2023
 Start from picnic area is downhill but I would consider it Adv-Intermediate. It smooths out later with a few more difficult drops
May 7, 2023 @ 6:49am
May 7, 2023
Apr 15, 2021 @ 2:26pm
Apr 15, 2021
 If you like getting whipped in the face by tall grass and pandanus, then this is the trail for you.
Jan 17, 2021 @ 2:00am
Jan 17, 2021
 Spitfire will be closed for the wet season or until the trails dry out some more.
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on Sep 24, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spitfire located?
      Spitfire is located in Charles Darwin National Park, Darwin, Australia. It is part of the Charles Darwin National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -12.43412, 130.87274.
      ▼ How hard is Spitfire?
      Spitfire is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.015%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spitfire?
      Spitfire has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 46 ft to 80 ft.
      ▼ Is Spitfire a point to point trail?
      Yes, Spitfire is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spitfire?
      Spitfire is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spitfire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spitfire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spitfire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spitfire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spitfire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Spitfire. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spitfire?
      Spitfire is a very popular trail. There have been 1,277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,861 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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