more stats
3,586 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
523 ft
Altitude min
658 ft
Altitude max
606 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance climb
2,090 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
Avg time

Terminator Black Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81550 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34714 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,908 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,421 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
  • OSM Way

Following Bailys westward leads to Vertigo then Terminator. Difficulty rating due to fall height risk on low-side of the trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 338 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Directions to terminator-black trailhead (-27.980170, 153.296310)

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      mtb
      135 |
      Aug 28, 2017 @ 5:00pm
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      75 |
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 4:35pm
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      63 |
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 4:35pm
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      48 |
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 7:39pm
      Oct 5, 2024

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      14:40 | 238 | Oct 1, 2023 , Gold Coast

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Terminator Black located?
      Terminator Black is located in Nerang National Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Nerang National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.98017, 153.29631.
      ▼ How hard is Terminator Black?
      Terminator Black is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Terminator Black?
      Terminator Black has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 523 ft to 658 ft.
      ▼ Is Terminator Black a point to point trail?
      Terminator Black is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Terminator Black?
      Terminator Black is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Terminator Black?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Terminator Black. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Terminator Black?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Terminator Black are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Terminator Black? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Terminator Black are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Terminator Black?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Terminator Black. The trail is 3,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Terminator Black?
      Terminator Black is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,408 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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