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673 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:03:01
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
00:03:01
Avg time

Sputnik Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19998 in E-Biking
    • #142899 in Trail Running
    • #90033 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 662 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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May 7, 2025 @ 4:00pm
May 7, 2025
 reporter Well over grown needs haircut. Didn't ride. No idea on conditions
Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm
Feb 25, 2025
Mar 8, 2024 @ 8:09pm
Mar 8, 2024
Jul 19, 2022 @ 11:43pm
Jul 19, 2022
May 18, 2022 @ 2:58pm
May 18, 2022
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sputnik

        ▼ Where is Sputnik located?
        Sputnik 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 -19.3377, 146.74437.
        ▼ How hard is Sputnik?
        Sputnik is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.335%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sputnik?
        Sputnik has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 653 ft to 700 ft.
        ▼ Is Sputnik a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sputnik is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sputnik?
        Sputnik is 673 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sputnik?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sputnik. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sputnik?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sputnik are:
        • July (83 activities)
        • October (82 activities)
        • August (67 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sputnik? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sputnik are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sputnik?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sputnik. The trail is 673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sputnik?
        Sputnik is a very popular trail. There have been 7,981 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,481 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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