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1,828 ft
Distance
259 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:07:56
Avg time
237 ft
Altitude change
952 ft
Altitude min
1,189 ft
Altitude max
952 ft
Altitude start
1,189 ft
Altitude end
12.965%
Grade
-9.664%
Grade max
28.225%
Grade min
1,340 ft
Distance climb
419 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:07:56
Avg time

Thark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cascades (South Hobart)
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117708 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70073 in E-Biking
    • #123485 in Trail Running
    • #139911 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2017

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Thark is a 557 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hobart. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 79 m blue climb. It features berm, bridge, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Dec 20, 2025 @ 10:40pm (Australia/Hobart)
Dec 20, 2025
a rough Blue/green fairly overgrown
Feb 18, 2022 @ 7:22pm
Feb 18, 2022
 Really overgrown, lots of sticks and leaves down, several trees and branches either down or fallen in the way
Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:04am
Aug 23, 2019
 Loads of loose bark and twigs.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thark

        ▼ Where is Thark located?
        Thark is located in Cascades (South Hobart), Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Cascades (South Hobart) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.90559, 147.26792.
        ▼ How hard is Thark?
        Thark is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.965%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thark?
        Thark has 259 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 952 ft to 1,189 ft.
        ▼ Is Thark a point to point trail?
        Thark is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thark?
        Thark is 1,828 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thark?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thark?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thark are:
        • January (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Thark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thark are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thark?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Thark. The trail is 1,828 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Thark?
        Thark is a moderately popular trail. There have been 174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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