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1,673 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
2,018 ft
Altitude min
2,049 ft
Altitude max
2,035 ft
Altitude start
2,051 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time

STEP Circuit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    National Arboretum
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101933 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73550 in Trail Running
    • #144529 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This easy ride starts near Pod Playground and goes to the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP, Forest 20), a regional botanic garden with a rich variety of eucalypt trees, shrubs and grasses native to the local area.

This trail is very popular with walkers, please keep your bike under control.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Dec 31, 2019 @ 1:49pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is STEP Circuit located?
      STEP Circuit is located in National Arboretum, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the National Arboretum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.28606, 149.0693.
      ▼ How hard is STEP Circuit?
      STEP Circuit is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for STEP Circuit?
      STEP Circuit has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,018 ft to 2,049 ft.
      ▼ Is STEP Circuit a point to point trail?
      STEP Circuit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is STEP Circuit?
      STEP Circuit is 1,673 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on STEP Circuit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on STEP Circuit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access STEP Circuit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to STEP Circuit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride STEP Circuit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride STEP Circuit. The trail is 1,673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is STEP Circuit?
      STEP Circuit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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