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4,682 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-542 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
-487 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
738 ft
Altitude max
727 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-72.9%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
3,514 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time

Taipan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40996 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55601 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2014

Taipan is fast and a credit to the trail builder. It's a gem amongst the Douglas Trail network and contains several Double Black features but all have ride arounds. Fast upper section leading into rock drops, mammoth turning rock gardens and further down some flowy berms and jumps. Keep an eye out for jump and drop features in the mid section that you don't have to do but make the trail more challenging when you find them. There are also some alternate lines around the bigger rock features.

Access Info

Starts From spiderbait but is often rolled into from the summit via Long way for better flow into the first section.

Trail Supporters

  • Grant Cooper
    since 2016
    Maintainer

  • Chris Browning
    since 2015
    Maintainer
  • Andrew Davis
    since 2016
    Maintainer
  • Stuart Kilroy
    Maintainer
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9.9 km average
6 Months
  • 63 rides
  • 9.7 km avg distance
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  • 190 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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 Has been trimmed and 90% raked. Just need some tyres down it to get the last of the loose grass off! Get up there and SEND IT!
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        Directions to taipan trailhead (-19.335280, 146.743390)
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        youtuber Ticking off a wild feature | Australia
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        12:22 | 237 | Jan 30, 2024 , Townsville
        youtuber Have you ever seen a feature like this.. ⏬
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        10:25 | 266 | Feb 8, 2023 , Townsville
        Douglas Dawn
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        2:48 | 1571 | Oct 1, 2015 , Townsville
        Scoping
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        0:32 | 437 | Aug 23, 2017 , Townsville

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        359
        Full Dougy
        40 miles • 7,336 ft • 92 •
        Full dougy with double black included 2023
        141
        Targa 2016 - Douglas Stage
        8 miles • 1,189 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
        Stage 2: Enjoy the centrepiece of Townsville mountain biking's crown jewels. Tough climbs, thrilling...
        92
        Bike Fix XC6 2021
        3 miles • 573 ft • 6 • Race •
        The 3hr Pony Express was the last race cross country race for 2021 and a great return to exciting short...
        4.6 ★★★★★
        13 Ratings
        5 ★ 62%
        4 ★ 31%
        3 ★ 8%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Taipan

        ▼ Where is Taipan located?
        Taipan is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.33528, 146.74339.
        ▼ How hard is Taipan?
        Taipan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Taipan?
        Taipan has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 542 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 738 ft.
        ▼ Is Taipan a point to point trail?
        Yes, Taipan is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Taipan?
        Taipan is 4,682 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Taipan?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Taipan. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Taipan?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Taipan are:
        • November (14 activities)
        • February (10 activities)
        • December (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Taipan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Taipan are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Taipan?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Taipan. The trail is 4,682 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Taipan?
        Taipan is a very popular trail. There have been 4,122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,052 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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