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1.1 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-541 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
-540 ft
Altitude change
674 ft
Altitude min
1,214 ft
Altitude max
1,214 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-38.8%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
4,829 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Stormsdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Zeehan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34096 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    West Coast Council

Not for the faint hearted, this hardy adventure trail will take you on an unforgettable journey up and down the imposing Heemskirk Range. After a challenging and rewarding climb, take a rest before dropping down a technical ridgeline descent featuring rocks, slabs and multiple line choices. You’ll never be the same again

Access Info

Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan)

Disclaimer

It’s important riders are prepared, have checked the weather forecast and allocate enough time to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:38am
Jan 14, 2025
Apr 20, 2024 @ 2:16am
Apr 20, 2024
 Riding really well.
Mar 31, 2024 @ 5:01pm
Mar 31, 2024
 Such a great trail. Trail builders do a fantastic job
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on Jan 14, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Heemskirk Full Lap
      21 miles • 3,931 ft • 8 • Loop •
      A route for the Heemskirk Range loop as a planning guide.
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      1 Review & Comments

      shawnmclaren
      This gives a little taste of what’s to come, and also some sweet reward for getting this far already. Really cool steep flow in an amazing location. The best is yet to come though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stormsdown located?
      Stormsdown is located in Zeehan, Australia. It is part of the Zeehan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.86627, 145.27017.
      ▼ How hard is Stormsdown?
      Stormsdown is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stormsdown?
      Stormsdown has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 674 ft to 1,214 ft.
      ▼ Is Stormsdown a point to point trail?
      Yes, Stormsdown is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stormsdown?
      Stormsdown is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stormsdown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stormsdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stormsdown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stormsdown are:
      • January (6 activities)
      • November (3 activities)
      • February (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Stormsdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stormsdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stormsdown?
      The estimated time to ride Stormsdown is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Stormsdown?
      Stormsdown is a very popular trail. There have been 190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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