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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
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Stormsdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Zeehan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34096 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • 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)

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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
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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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        Heemskirk Full Lap
        21 miles • 3,931 ft • 8 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stormsdown

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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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