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673 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
653 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
657 ft
Altitude start
700 ft
Altitude end
6.335%
Grade
-3.673%
Grade max
17.744%
Grade min
403 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
120 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time
Sputnik Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDouglas Mountain Bike Park
Townsville -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#6,581 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #9,486 in E-Biking
- #12,570 in Trail Running
- #12,434 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill Only
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2017
Short sharp and steep climb, very tight turns to test your tech skills.
Links the Backside with Spiderbait
Access Info
Enter via the saddle at the high partof the Backside; exits onto southern part of Spiderbait
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 35 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 667 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Routes with this trail
7 miles • 1,487 ft • 11 • Race •
The course for Stage 1 of the 2023 Targa presented by Rockwheelers
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