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6.4 miles
Distance
1,150 ft
Climb
-1,155 ft
Descent
01:44:42
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
4,595 ft
Altitude min
5,437 ft
Altitude max
4,600 ft
Altitude start
4,596 ft
Altitude end
-78.2%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,847 ft
Distance flat
01:44:42
Avg time

Stonefly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Buller Alpine Resort
    Mt Buller
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61626 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34717 in E-Biking
    • #110977 in Trail Running
    • #122037 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Alpine Resorts Victoria

Located on Mt Stirling, Stonefly is the iconic wilderness loop. Don’t let the modest 10kms fool you, the ride packs in a lot more than the map suggests. A long and sustained climb delivers the riders to the Bluff Spur Memorial Hut just below the Mt Stirling Summit, before hitting a long, technical, and rewarding descendent.

source: Mt Buller Bike Park
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  • 24 miles avg distance
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 11:12am (Australia/Melbourne)
Apr 23, 2026
 Closed for the season. See you in November!
Apr 12, 2026 @ 4:24pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Apr 11, 2026
 Light dusting of snow
Mar 29, 2026 @ 11:42am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 28, 2026
 Tree down
Feb 2, 2026 @ 7:56am (Australia/Melbourne)
Feb 1, 2026
 Descent is in great condition.
Jan 26, 2026 @ 7:23pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 26, 2026
 Open for the summer season
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        Directions to stonefly trailhead (-37.144530, 146.489700)
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        Jan 25, 2026 @ 4:13pm
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        youtuber Stonefly – Bike Buller
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        14:02 | 541 | Jan 15, 2022 , Mt Buller
        youtuber Mount Buller - Stonefly
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        10:11 | 52 | May 6, 2024 , Mt Buller

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        258
        Australian Alpine EPIC Trail (IMBA Epic)
        ★ 4.7 • 29 miles • 3,686 ft • 20 • Point to Point •
        The accredited (IMBA) EPIC is a unique and tough high-country adventure that takes you across Mt Buller,...
        140
        Mt buller mini epic
        19 miles • 1,943 ft • 7 •
        small version of the Mt buller epic, 31km long some climbing but not too much
        192
        Buller XC
        23 miles • 3,096 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
        Big ride from Buller village, over to , back up to buller and down the Delatite

        Trail Products

        4.4 ★★★★★
        10 Ratings
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        TassieTim
        Riding amazing. The descent is superb. Signage around Howqua gap not updated after changes to network - not cool
        kingerz55 kingerz55
        Be VERY careful to start this trail the right way (go clockwise) from Howqua Gap, where the signs are confusing and lead many to start the wrong way. There are about 9 trails leading out of the gap. You should be leading close to the Circuit Rd and see a creek washing over flagstones very soon after starting. Check your app to make sure.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Stonefly located?
        Stonefly is located in Mt Buller Alpine Resort, Mt Buller, Australia. It is part of the Mt Buller Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.14453, 146.4897.
        ▼ How hard is Stonefly?
        Stonefly is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stonefly?
        Stonefly has 1,150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,595 ft to 5,437 ft.
        ▼ Is Stonefly a point to point trail?
        Yes, Stonefly is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Stonefly?
        Stonefly is 6.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stonefly?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Stonefly. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Stonefly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stonefly are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stonefly?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 40 minutes to ride Stonefly. The trail is 6.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stonefly?
        Stonefly is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,450 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,676 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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