more stats
3,885 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
621 ft
Altitude min
764 ft
Altitude max
736 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-42.7%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
2,165 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
Avg time

Terminator Blue Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nerang National Park
    Gold Coast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34740 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,986 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,424 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
  • OSM Way
    #318144945

This most western trail goes through the highest point in the trail network at Nerang State Forest. It includes some narrow climbs as well as traverses. It's a relatively easy ride for those with experience.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 27.0 km average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 24.4 km avg distance
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  • 261 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Terminator Blue located?
      Terminator Blue 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 -27.97359, 153.29136.
      ▼ How hard is Terminator Blue?
      Terminator Blue is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Terminator Blue?
      Terminator Blue has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 621 ft to 764 ft.
      ▼ Is Terminator Blue a point to point trail?
      Terminator Blue is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Terminator Blue?
      Terminator Blue is 3,885 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Terminator Blue?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Terminator Blue. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Terminator Blue?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Terminator Blue are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Terminator Blue? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Terminator Blue are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Terminator Blue?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Terminator Blue. The trail is 3,885 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Terminator Blue?
      Terminator Blue is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,949 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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