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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNational Arboretum
Canberra -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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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6 Months
- 11 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 52 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(-35.286060, 149.069300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About STEP Circuit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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