more stats
1,370 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
2,607 ft
Altitude min
2,656 ft
Altitude max
2,607 ft
Altitude start
2,656 ft
Altitude end
3.562%
Grade
-7.711%
Grade max
15.711%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
94 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Stiff Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Kowen
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204295 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353824 in Trail Running
    • #341857 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,788 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,127 in Trail Running
    • #8,841 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Stiff Link is a 418 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 287 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
Status:
on Jan 19, 2026
Very Dry
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      PP Kowan Forest 19km
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      19
      New Kowen 12 km
      8 miles • 722 ft • 13 •
      Weaving around the felled trees of Kowen

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stiff Link located?
      Stiff Link is located in East Kowen, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the East Kowen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.31712, 149.35472.
      ▼ How hard is Stiff Link?
      Stiff Link is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.562%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stiff Link?
      Stiff Link has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,607 ft to 2,656 ft.
      ▼ Is Stiff Link a point to point trail?
      Stiff Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stiff Link?
      Stiff Link is 1,370 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stiff Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stiff Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stiff Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stiff Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stiff Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Stiff Link. The trail is 1,370 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stiff Link?
      Stiff Link is a very popular trail. There have been 1,948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,024 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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