more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
602 ft
Altitude max
601 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance climb
4,770 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:07:30
Avg time

Sunset (5) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Samford Conservation Park
    Brisbane
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (11 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3168 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,615 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #83 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Starting with some flowy turns through the trees before turning for a short climb. There's some tricky off camber roots as you gather speed again downhill through some rocky sections, then a slightly steep blown out section for about 40 m will keep you on your toes. After that it turns into some switchbacks before entering the newly built section (2020).

The extension was designed and built by Northside Trail Care Alliance in partnership with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Trailworx where contracted to create the upper sections with flowy trail featuring some drops and small jumps. The lower section of the extension is volunteer built in the xc style and brings riders further down the valley towards the central skills park area.

Rated as Black due to the drop off next to rocky descents and off camber sections of track.

Access Info

From PMG Road (fire road) opposite the end of Bandicoot (7) and next to Whipsnake(12) .

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles average
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  • 175 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,457 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      20 Ratings
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      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 5%
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      Ditchie26
      The top section is raw rocky and rooty, the middle section (currently receiving an upgrade) is flowly with great switchbacks to rail then your in for a pedal out along the extension. You can swing out after the switchbacks to cut it short and double back up the hill to hit Whipsnake or over the top to Kombi.
      Slogfester
      Personally as a relative nuubie, I find this much fless technical and hence easier than Whipsnake. If you're new to blacks, do this first.
      Harry654
      Good trail technical rocky sections and drops with an uphill section at the start

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset (5) located?
      Sunset (5) is located in Samford Conservation Park, Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Samford Conservation Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.38822, 152.90611.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset (5)?
      Sunset (5) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset (5)?
      Sunset (5) has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 602 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset (5) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sunset (5) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset (5)?
      Sunset (5) is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset (5)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sunset (5). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunset (5)?
      Sunset (5) is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Sunset (5)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset (5) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunset (5)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sunset (5). The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset (5)?
      Sunset (5) is a very popular trail. There have been 14,818 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,623 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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